Role of Lingayat Institutions in Higher Education System in Karnataka

Education is an important activity in society. It gives an opportunity to man understand the world around him and his place in it. In ancient times, nature was a complete mystery to man. He could not comprehend the dark forces of nature and had to depend upon the existence of super natural powers. The primary function of education is the acquisition, interlinking and transmission of knowledge and understanding. It enables us to understand and improve the working of the society so as to create condition of better life for all. It means that education has a social purpose.