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Hindu place of worship in Karnataka, India

Mayakka Temple is a temple of Hindu worshiped goddess Mayakka Devi, who is worshipped by the different names such as Mahakali, Mayakarati, Mayavva etc.^[1] The temple is situated in Chinchali village of Raybag taluk in Belagavi district, Karnataka, India.^[2]

History[edit]

As per the records of 1881 year, it is said that the goddess Mayakka Devi hail from Maanadesh(Atpadi taluka and nearby from Sangli district of Maharshtra)]]. The legend is that she came here chasing two demons named Leekila and Kattali and killed them at this place and settled here after that.^[1]

A fair is held yearly at the temple in the month of February and usually runs for a month. It includes chariot pulling,^[3] various sports competitions like bull race and several recreational events like circus, popular dramas and music concerts.^[2]

The temple trust was formed in the year 1998.^[1]

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