Mylara Cult

Recently, the discovery of two sculptures at Basrur in the Udupi district of Karnataka has proved that the ancient Mylara cult existed in the coastal region. The two sculptures resemble one belonging to the 15th century A.D. and another to the 17th century A.D.

  • The Mylara cult was a religious tradition in the Deccan region during the medieval period.
  • The cult is centered on the worship of a goddess named Mylara, believed to be a form of Lord Shiva.
  • Mailara is often associated with other regional deities like Mallanna in Andhra Pradesh and Khandoba in Maharashtra. The cult has a ....
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