The Continuity of Tradition: The Mathas of Bidar District

Contents: 1. Introduction. 2. Virasaiva Mathas and their functions. 3. Virasaiva Mathas of Bidar District – a case study. 4. Contribution of the Mathas of Bidar District. 5. Virasaiva Mathas in the modern age. Appendices. Bibliography.