Mayakka Temple, Chinchali
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| Mayakka Devi Temple | |
|---|---|
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| District | Belagavi |
| Location | |
| Location | Chinchali, Raybag taluk |
| State | Karnataka |
| Country | India |
| Website | |
| http://www.chinchalimayakkadevi.com/ | |
Mayakka Temple is a temple of Hindu worshiped goddess Mayakka Devi, who is worshipped by the different names such as Mahakali, Mhakubai, Mayavva etc.[1] The temple is situated in Chinchali village of Raybag taluk in Belagavi district, Karnataka, India.[2]
As per the records of 1881, it is said that the goddess Mayakka Devi hail from Maanadesh (Atpadi taluka and nearby from Sangli district of Maharashtra). The legend is that she came here chasing two demons named kila and Kattai and killed them at this place and settled here after that.[1]