Description
Mulki Durga Parameshwari Devi Temple on the banks of the river Sambhavis, flowing in the Bappanadu village, Dakshin Kannada district. Milky Durga Parameshwari Devi Temple celebrates a culture that brings all the people of the town together, blending the local traditions, social customs, Vedic rituals and communal harmony in congregation with the pomp and show. Karnataka boasts of a number of 34000 temples and maybe, even more present. Temples in Karnataka are a living example of the architectural progression from the medieval period to the current living society. The main sanctum has been constructed in the 14th century architectural style. These temples have been built in a way, giving contentment and building peace.
History
This temple was established in the name of Goddess Durga Parameshwari. It was built by a Muslim architect Bappa, hence, the name Bappanadu meaning Bappa's village. Being one of the main Shakti worship centers, the temple is visited by thousands of devotees. The symbolic statue is in the form of a Linga. As a characteristic and an amazing feature that recognizes two religious groups without any distinction between them, the Muslim people are allowed to visit and take the Prasad from the temple and lend helping hands during the festivals.
Importance/Significance
The Muslims and the Hindus pray together and take part in the festivities of the temple together. One factor of celebration that is observed, especially in Karnataka is beating of the drums, and Bappanadu Dolu excels in this. The number of drums in Milky Durga Parameshwari Devi Temple exceeds other temples in Karnataka. Earlier, when the local rulers and landlords visited the temple, the progression was marked with the beating of the drums and even now it sees no less.
Facts/Mythology
Like every story, with the victory of good over evil and right over wrong the legend of the establishment of this temple runs back to the time when an evil entity, named Darigasura ruled Shonitapura with terror. He did an austere penance and attained a boon from Lord Brahma to defeat Lord Vishnu and the other devatas. After defeating them, he kept all their ammunitions and gave it to his wife Bhagawati. In order to save the devatas, Goddess Durga Parameshwari appeared in the form of seven women (Sapta Durgas) in Shonitpura, accompanied by a deity named Guliga. Tricking Darigasura into a falsehood, the goddess took over the ammunitions. Realizing the trick played against him, he waged a war against the Goddess and defeated deity Guliga, but got defeated on the seventh day himself, after which he escaped to the Underworld. Goddess Durga Parameshwari took form of Goddess Bhadra Kali, and searched and killed him.
Festivals/Events/Gatherings
Every year there are annual festivals that are celebrated in this temple like ;On the day of Meena Masa Shuddha Chathurdhash, Dwajarohana (Holy Flag hoisting) is celebrated ;Second day, we have Bali Utsava and Ayana Deepotsava ;The third day sees Pete Sawari ;On The fourth day Koppala Sawari is celebrated;The fifth day is marked with Bakimaru Deepotsava; The sixth day is Kere Deepotsava ;The pomp and show can be seen on the seventh day in Morning Car Festival, Night Chandra Mandala, Shayanotsava, and The end is marked by Kawata Inauguration, Night car festival. During the annual festival time, the people actively participate in beating of drums, performing this service to the deity. Karthik Pooja Deepothsav, Ugadi and on Fridays special poojas are conducted. In March-April Jatra is observed and as a religious enjoyment, fire play is also conducted.
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