Khandoba
Sign in to saveKhandoba (IAST: Khaṇḍobā), also known as Martanda Bhairava and Malhari, is a Hindu deity worshiped generally as a manifestation of Shiva mainly in the Deccan region of India, especially in the state of Maharashtra and North Karnataka. He is the most popular Kuladevata (family deity) in Maharashtra. He is also the patron deity of some Kshatriya Marathas (warriors), farming castes, shepherd community and Brahmin (priestly) castes as well as several of the hunter/gatherer tribes that are native to the hills and forests of this region.
Key facts
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- Hindu
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- Khandoba.jpg
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- Khandoba and Mhalsa killing demons Mani-Malla — a popular oleograph, c.1880.
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- Khandoba
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- Devanagari
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- खंडोबा
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- Khaṇḍobā
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- Avatar of Shiva
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- Jejuri
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- Om Shri Martanda Bhairavaya Namah
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- Trishula, Sword
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- Mhalsa and Banai (chief consorts)
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- Horse
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Encyclopedic overview
14 sectionsContents
- Etymology and other names
- Iconography
- Legends
- Wives
- Other associations and identifications
- Worship
- Rituals and modes of worship
- Muslim veneration
- Temples
- Festivals
- Development of the sect
- References
- Further reading
- External links
Khandoba (IAST: Khaṇḍobā), also known as Martanda Bhairava and Malhari, is a Hindu deity worshiped generally as a manifestation of Shiva mainly in the Deccan region of India, especially in the state of Maharashtra and North Karnataka. He is the most popular Kuladevata (family deity) in Maharashtra. He is also the patron deity of some Kshatriya Marathas (warriors), farming castes, shepherd community and Brahmin (priestly) castes as well as several of the hunter/gatherer tribes that are native to the hills and forests of this region.
The sect of Khandoba has linkages with Hindu and Jain traditions, and also assimilates all communities irrespective of caste, including Muslims. The sect of Khandoba as a folk deity dates at least to 12th century. Khandoba emerged as a composite god possessing the attributes of Shiva, Bhairava, Surya and Kartikeya (Skanda). Khandoba is sometimes identified with Mallanna of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh and Mailara of Karnataka.
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