Mayakka Temple, Chinchali
| Mayakka Devi Temple | |
|---|---|
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| District | Belagavi |
| Location | |
| Location | Chinchali, Raybag taluk |
| State | Karnataka |
| Country | India |
| Website | |
| http://www.chinchalimayakkadevi.com/ | |
Mayakka Temple is a temple of Hindu worshiped goddess Mayakka Devi, who is worshipped by the different names such as Mahakali, Mhakubai, Mayavva etc.[1] The temple is situated in Chinchali village of Raybag taluk in Belagavi district, Karnataka, India.[2]
History[edit]
As per the records of 1881 year, it is said that the goddess Mayakka Devi hail from Maanadesh (Atpadi taluka and nearby from Sangli district of Maharshtra)]]. The legend is that she came here chasing two demons named kila and Kattai and killed them at this place and settled here after that.[1]
Fair[edit]
A fair is held yearly at the temple in the month of February and usually runs for a month. It includes chariot pulling,[3] various sports competitions like bull race and several recreational events like circus, popular dramas and music concerts.[2]
Trust[edit]
The temple trust was formed in the year 1998.[1]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c "ಚಿಂಚಲಿ ಮಾಯಕ್ಕಾದೇವಿಯ ಜಾತ್ರೆ | Kannadamma". kannadamma.net. Retrieved 7 September 2018.
- ^ a b "Mayakka Jatra of Chinchali village". milaap.org. Retrieved 2 August 2018.
- ^ "Karnataka elections: Raibag Assembly constituency". Oneindia. Retrieved 2 August 2018.