Gauhar/Delhi: Kannada film Kantara is in great discussion all over the world. The writer, director, and lead actor of this film Rishabh Shetty has played the character of Daiva Panjurli in the film, for which he has also received many awards. Actually, Bhootkola festival is celebrated in many villages of South India and especially in Karnataka, in which the dancers perform religious dance wearing the mask of Shri Varaha Avatar i.e. Panjuri. It is considered an important part of the festival and it is believed that those who perform it are blessed by the divine Panjuri. Panjurli is a deity whose form is shown in the film Kantara. The real form of Daiva Panjurli shown in this film is in the Shri Varaha incarnation of Lord Vishnu. The sight of this deity is considered important in Indian festivals and people often go to South India and Karnataka to see it in the Bhootkola festival. Now, you can visit Daiva Panjurli in Delhi also. National Crafts Museum and Hastkala Academy, located in Pragati Maidan area of Delhi, where you can see the sculptures of Daiwa Panjurli. Here you can also get information about the history and importance of this deity.

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