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 […]
For centuries, a spectacular ritual has been performed in a unique region of India, one where a human transforms into a living deity. Early colonial writers like AC Burnell, misunderstanding the ritual, dismissed it as ‘devil worship.’ However, the reality is far more beautiful: it is a vibrant system of spiritual justice and community. This
The cultural uniqueness and identity of Tulu Nadu is closely tied to the beautiful Kola dance performances, as depicted in the film – ‘Kantara’.
Written by bestselling author K. Hari Kumar this is, perhaps the only book on daiva worship, with a deep dive in Tulu Nadu’s folklore, published by a mainstream Indian writer in English.
One of the most intriguing and awe-inspiring characters of our Puranas is Parashurama. Born to sage Jamadagni and Renuka, the sixth incarnation (avatar) of Lord Vishnu occupies a very important position in Hindu mythology. He is the restorer of righteousness, and is considered one of the eight chiranjeevis.
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.’
