Many people witness Mahadeshwara rathotsava
The Hindu, Sunday, Nov 14, 2004
The Hindu, Sunday, Nov 14, 2004
CHAMARAJANAGAR, NOV. 13. Thousands of people witnessed the rathotsava of lord Mahadeshwara on Saturday at M.M. Hills.
The temple of Malai Mahadeshwara is situated on the brink of a precipice atop a hillock at M.M. Hills.
The annual car festival held during Deepavali attracts thousands of devotees from distant places.
`Teppotsava'
The "Teppotsava" that takes place on Deepavali night marks the culmination of the Deepavali festivities at M.M. Hills.
M.M. Hills, situated at a distance of 120 km from Chamarajanagar and 40 km west of Mettur, is about 3,000 ft above sea level.
History
According to Veerashaiva literature, Malai Mahadeshwara was the incarnation of lord Shiva and lived during the 14th Century.
He attained "Shivanubhava" under the guidance of his guru, Adiganeshwara of the Hardanahally Math. Realising that penance was the only way to attain "siddi," he went to the Nadumalai forests (now known as M.M. Hills) and performed severe penance for 12 years.
Inspired
Inspired by Mahadeswara, the Soligas, Kadukurubas and Bedaas, who lived in the forests, became devotees of lord Shiva.
It is believed that Mahadeshwara rode a tiger in the forests. Hence, the tiger chariot procession is very popular during the annual festival.
"Mahadeshwara Sangathya" written by Meenyam Gurusidda of the 18th Century throws light on the life of Mahadeswara.
The temple of Malai Mahadeshwara is situated on the brink of a precipice atop a hillock at M.M. Hills.
The annual car festival held during Deepavali attracts thousands of devotees from distant places.
`Teppotsava'
The "Teppotsava" that takes place on Deepavali night marks the culmination of the Deepavali festivities at M.M. Hills.
M.M. Hills, situated at a distance of 120 km from Chamarajanagar and 40 km west of Mettur, is about 3,000 ft above sea level.
History
According to Veerashaiva literature, Malai Mahadeshwara was the incarnation of lord Shiva and lived during the 14th Century.
He attained "Shivanubhava" under the guidance of his guru, Adiganeshwara of the Hardanahally Math. Realising that penance was the only way to attain "siddi," he went to the Nadumalai forests (now known as M.M. Hills) and performed severe penance for 12 years.
Inspired
Inspired by Mahadeswara, the Soligas, Kadukurubas and Bedaas, who lived in the forests, became devotees of lord Shiva.
It is believed that Mahadeshwara rode a tiger in the forests. Hence, the tiger chariot procession is very popular during the annual festival.
"Mahadeshwara Sangathya" written by Meenyam Gurusidda of the 18th Century throws light on the life of Mahadeswara.
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