Akka Mahadevi
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Akka Mahadevi was an early poet of Kannada literature and a prominent member of the Lingayatism denomination of Hinduism founded in the 12th century. Her 430 vachanas, and the two short writings calle
A murti of Akka Mahadevi consecrated in temple at her birthplace, Davangere
A popular vachana (poem) composed by Akka Mahadevi
A statue of Akka Mahadevi installed at her birthplace, Udathadi
Srisailam
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Srisailam is a census town in Nandyal district of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It is the mandal headquarters of Srisailam mandal in Atmakur revenue division. It is located about 160 kilometres
Akka Mahadevi
…King Kaushika violated the conditions she had laid down, Akka Mahadevi left the palace, renouncing all her possessions including clothes, to travel to Srisailam, home of the god Shiva. Alternative accounts suggest that Akka Mahadevi's act of renunciation was a response to the king's threats after she refused…
Srisaila Mallikarjuna temple Vimana