TNPSC Thervupettagam

Ancient Mailara cult

August 25 , 2023 329 days 420 0
  • 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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