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Ancient Mailara cult
August 25 , 2023
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- Two sculptures discovered which resembles one belonging to 15th century A.D. and 17th century A.D., at Basrur, near Kundapura, in Udupi district of Karnataka.
- The find sheds light on the historical significance of the Mylareshwar cult that once thrived in the Deccan and Coastal Karnataka regions.
- Recently, a mutilated but unique sculpture was found in a well at Basrur.
- The Mailara cult is a religious tradition centred around the worship of a folk deity named Mailara.
- Mailara is believed to be a manifestation of Lord Shiva.
- This cult is prevalent in parts of southern India, particularly in the Deccan region, including Karnataka, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, and Tamil Nadu.
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