Description:
Guruvara is a surname originating from the Indian state of Karnataka. It is a Kannada surname derived from the words ‘Guru’ and ‘Vara’, which together mean ‘great teacher’. The Guruvara surname is most commonly found among the Brahmin and Lingayat communities of Karnataka. The history of the Guruvara surname is closely linked to the history of the Lingayat community in Karnataka. The Lingayats are a Shaivite religious community that was founded by the 12th century social reformer, Basavanna. Basavanna is believed to have been a great teacher, and the Lingayats adopted the surname Guruvara in his honour. The culture of the Guruvara surname is closely linked to the culture of the Lingayats. The Lingayats are known for their strong belief in social justice and equality, and they have a rich cultural heritage. They are also known for their devotion to Shiva and their practice of vegetarianism. Variations of the Guruvara surname include Gururaja, Gurumurthy, Gururajan, and Gururaju.
