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ervashe, a hamlet
in Karkala taluk, known for its temples and shrines, is nestled amidst verdant
landscape. Thanks to water on all sides, the village reminds one of an island.
Rule of the Bhairavas
Besides, Kervashe is one of the places of
historical significance. The Bhairava
King Sooda who ruled Karkala in the bygone era had made the place his capital.
The relics available stand testimony to the fact even today.
Nemotsava
During king’s rule, Kervashe was the
centre of the Hobali. In those days, nemotsavas
were held with grandeur in the vast field in front of the palace after bhandaras were brought from maaganes. In due course, shrines were built for Sri
Dharmarasu Kodamanittaya, Kukkinantaya, Brahmabaidarkala, Mayandale and other
parivara daivas at the heart of the village. Now the Nemotsava is held with the
coming together of the chiefs of guttu-barkes and villagers while Bhandara arrives from Padangaadi guttu.
Ardent prayers of devotees have not gone
unanswered here. Such is the
significance of the daivas that both natives of the village and outsiders too
offer prayers. The annual festival widely known as Kervashe Hobali Ayana is
drawing thousands of devotees. Special
poojas are offered on every Tuesday.
Renovation
The garadi complex got a massive facelift
a couple of years ago. New shrines are built for all the main and subsidiary daivas.
