Mutts are religious institutions, many of which were established several centuries ago. In Karnataka, there are thousands of big and small mutts followed by different castes and communities, such as Lingayats, Vokkaligas, Kurubas, Valmikis, Nayakas and Madigas. Among these, Lingayats have
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday said that communities should organise through conventions and fight for constitutional rights. Kurubas, too, should come forward in all fields.