The court case led to series of debates about the history of 12th century Shiva Sharanas and their contribution to Lingayata religion.
The controversy was an important historical event for the Lingayatas who were provoked to rethink their image in the public sphere.
The controversy threw open several questions related to Lingayata history, literature and philosophy.
The Lingayatas had to assert their identity as a community and they accomplished it by actively participating in the debates and discussions.
The controversy proved to be a guiding force for scholars like P. G. Halakatti to refashion Lingayata literature and history.