Muslim to head Lingayat mutt in Karnataka

Striking out on a less-trodden path, a Lingayat mutt in Gadag district of north Karnataka is set to make a Muslim youth its pontiff. Diwan Sharief Rahimansab Mulla, 33, who will be incepted on February 26, said he was influenced by the teachings of 12th -century reformer Basavanna since childhood and would work towards his ideals of social justice and harmony.

from Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bengaluru/muslim-to-head-lingayat-math-in-karnataka/articleshow/74217296.cms