India
| Karnataka | AfzalpurBhagyavanthi Temple
Bhagyavanthi Temple is situated at Phattaragi in the Gulbarga District of Karnataka. Goddess Bhagyavanthi is the presiding deity. This 800-year-old temple is famous for its strange sidiyata ritual conducted to please the presiding deity. Local legends say that long years ago, a saint arrived at the place. He prepared an agnikunda (fireplace) and danced on the fire. Inspired by his strength of devotion, the villagers also started to worship in this manner. The temple still practices this ritual of piercing one’s body. During this Agni Utsav, a large number of devotees from far and near visit this temple.
Phattaragi is around 16 km from Afzalpur and 71 km from Gulbarga.
Updated on 4th September, 2014
| District: |
Gulbarga |
| Location: |
Afzalpur |
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