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Banashankari

Forest Goddess

Tradition · Hindu

Period · Ancient

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Banashankari

The Forest Goddess

Overview

Banashankari (ಬಾಣಶಂಕರಿ) is a form of Shakti worshipped in Karnataka, especially in Davanagere district.

Key Facts

State: Karnataka
District: Davanagere
Main Temple: Banashankari Temple

Source: Temple records

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"Banashankari." ELGODS: Spiritual Encyclopedia of India, Deities, https://elgods.jambudweep.tech/explore/deities/banashankari. Accessed August 22, 2026.

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