Mayakka Devi Temple
Religion
AffiliationHinduism
DistrictBelagavi
Location
LocationChinchali, Raybag taluk
StateKarnataka
CountryIndia
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

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

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

The temple trust was formed in the year 1998.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 "ಚಿಂಚಲಿ ಮಾಯಕ್ಕಾದೇವಿಯ ಜಾತ್ರೆ | Kannadamma". kannadamma.net. Retrieved 7 September 2018.
  2. 1 2 "Mayakka Jatra of Chinchali village". milaap.org. Retrieved 2 August 2018.
  3. ↑ "Karnataka elections: Raibag Assembly constituency". Oneindia. Retrieved 2 August 2018.
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