Tuesday, April 11, 2017

Sri Dharmarasu Kodamanittaya Daivasthana, Kervashe



K
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.

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