roads and universities named after her. In 2010, a bas relief dating to the 13th century was discovered near Hospet in Karnataka, and is believed to be a depiction of Akka Mahadevi. References External links "Songs of Shiva Akka Mahadevi" translated by Vinaya Chaitanya Lingayatism History of Karnataka Lingayat poets Kannada poets Indian women poets 12th-century women writers 12th-century writers 12th-century births 12th-century deaths 12th-century Indian philosophers Indian women philosophers Bhakti movement People from Shimoga Kannada people Hindu female religious leaders 12th-century Indian poets Poets from Karnataka 12th-century Indian writers Women writers from Karnataka Kannada-language writers 12th-century Indian women 12th-century Indian people Ancient Indian women writers Ancient Asian women writers Ancient Indian writers Lingayat saints Scholars from Karnataka Women mystics