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Panjurli Daiva is a significant and intriguing figure in the folk traditions of coastal Karnataka, India. The term "Panjurli" is derived from the words "Panju," meaning wild boar, and "Daiva," meaning deity or spirit. It is believed Panjurli daiva possesses the ability to heal diseases, protect against evil spirits and bring prosperity. He also protects the field.
The story of Panjurli Daiva is deeply rooted in the cultural and spiritual beliefs of the people of Tulunadu. It revolves around the worship of ancestral spirits and natural forces that are believed to influence and impact the lives of the community members.
According to legends, A Wild Boar was found dead in Lord Shiva's pleasure garden. The Boar's progany was adopted by Parvati. The Young boar became destructive as he grew older and started destroying crops, plants and trees in Shiva's garden. Lord Shiva got angry and decided to kill the boar, but Parvati took boar's side and stopped Shiva from killing him and asked to forgive him for his mistake.
Instead of killing the boar, Lord Shiva banished the boar to earth and gave him task to protect the people and their fields. The Boar became daiva from then and people started praying him he was started knowing as "Parjurli Daiva".
His spirit embodies itself into the Kola dancers and speaks to his people, also protect and blesses them.
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