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Who is Panjurli, the Daiva seen in Rishabh Shetty's Kantara and Kantara Chapter 1 movies. Bestselling author of Daiva, K. Hari Kumar explains.
Folktales, Indic Mythology, Mythology, South Asian Folklore

Panjurli – The Daiva of Tulunadu

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You’ve likely seen Panjurli’s fearsome power in the movie Kantara. A boar god, screaming with primal fury, dispensing divine justice in the firelight. It’s an unforgettable symbol of raw, untamed nature. But the people of the Tulu speaking region have been worshipping Panjurli for centuries. But Who is Panjurli? Watch the Entire Video on Chaturya […]

Inspiration for Daiva: Amar Chitra Katha, Alchemist, Nine Lives William Dalrymple, K. Hari Kumar, Tulu Nadu, Chandamama magazine, Shiva Shakti.
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When The Alchemist met Amar Chitra Katha: Unveiling the Inspirations Behind ‘Daiva’

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The seed of ‘Daiva’ may have been planted just a year ago, but the inspiration for this exploration of Tulunadu’s mighty deities stretches much further back. Interestingly, the wellsprings of creativity that fueled ‘Daiva’ may surprise you – they don’t directly involve the Daivas themselves. Let me take you on a journey through time as I unveil the literary gems that ignited the spark that became ‘Daiva.’

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