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AGNI KELI — THE UNIQUE FIRE RITUAL OF MANGALORE

In the vibrant coastal city of Mangalore, amidst the bustling streets and tranquil shores, lies a centuries-old tradition that ignites the spirit of the community – Agni Keli in Mangalore. This unique fire ritual, deeply rooted in Mangalorean culture and tradition, is a spectacle of devotion, strength, and camaraderie. Join us as we delve into the fascinating world of Agni Keli, exploring its origins, significance, and the mesmerizing experience it offers.

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Yk Agni kai this and agni kai that, but no one told there's an actual fire festival called Agni Keli of Durga Maa in Mangalore?? Lol

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Your Weekly Insight Into SA… Cultural Culture?

Man. Cultural anatomy this week is all over the place, hm?

Well, of course. It’s hard to put your thumb on something as broad as culture, and India - land of over a hundred languages and breaching thousands when including dialects - is a crucible of influences that are more than I can pin down in one post.

Stories swim in and out of recognition, filter through interpretation - Agni himself began as the messenger of the gods, found on the earth as fire, in the atmosphere as lightning, in the sky as the sun. Now he’s slipped more into a general understanding of what binds the land and sky together: an essence instead of a deity.

And even that’s not true for everyone. Parts of South Asia still venerate him - an eight-day fire festival in Karnataka features fifteen minutes of chucking flaming torches at one another with medical assistance on standby… appeasing the goddess Durga in the same act. (How’s that for the adrenaline-crazed sister of Diwali?!)

And, India’s never lost its touch as the land of mystery!

Some of this may be due to idiotic Orientalism, but most of it lies very much in the fact that we’ve been ever-changing and diverse since before the arrival of the Aryans. A wealth of history, religion, and celebration to outfit a continent by ourselves, and in these few weeks I’ve hardly presented a hoard of the treasure.

So here’s something I stumbled across that seems to apply strongly to the princess above (and her mother), and leads into the last week without pulling punches: the Visha Kanya.

Literally “poison maiden” - women who were trained from a young age to become master assassins for Indian kings. Via a disturbing practice, really. CW for snakes and poisons under the cut.

(Yo… 😳) Raised on a diet of toxins and antidotes until they achieved a remarkable immunity by maturity, some of these girls would die, while others survived - vetted as the toxic virgins whose very kiss meant instant death.

It’s said that Aristotle warned Alexander the Great of these women before he began his Indian campaign - also that Alexander died from embracing a Visha Kanya who was gifted to him. Their own skin and bodily fluids became venomous through an excess use of mithridatism. Ladies that make Westley’s trick in The Princess Bride look like child’s play…!

Strangest of all? There’s no historical record of them. They’ve passed into folklore and fascination, as cultural epochs can attest to. And yet, statues of women entwined with snakes stand in relief at ancient sites.

Are they real, or are they not - and could Azula have easily (no doubt metaphorically) been a weapon brought up by posion? Ozai’s cold-blooded angel could have a hell of a twisted backstory after this…

Eek. This one gives me the creeps. Guess it’s another love letter to horror enthusiast and fellow mod Crooked!

See you all for one last week! ✨

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VIDEO: Cientos de indios intentan prenderse en fuego unos a otros en honor a una diosa guerrera Miles de espectadores asombrados se reunieron en Mangalore, India, la semana pasada, para ver a centenares de hombres tratar de 'apaciguar' a la diosa madre Durga prendiéndose fuego mutuamente.

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Agni Keli, il festival indiano in cui ci si lancia il fuoco a vicenda

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8 maggio 2022

Al pascolo

on y va! Si va Damacene Zolia Andrianjafisolo

Ao zaw Mr Eccoci qua Sig. Kely Zada

F h aiza e Ma dove è? Razanaka Michel Francois Xavier

Ho agny antonda? Mahamanimanina ilay toerana. E’ andato al luogo delle coltivazioni? Quando mi fa venire nostalgia quel posto. Florence Saholy

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We take you today down south for one of the most dangerous and unusual festival. Agni Keli, a celebration of Goddess Kateel Durga Parameshwari as a Goddess of war. . Devotees throw literal fireballs at each other, the ritual lasts for almost 15mins. . Playing with fire gets a whole new meaning here. . To know more visit our website. . Image Source: @google . Link in Bio. . #incredibleindia #karnataka #karnatakatourism #agnikeli #festivalsofindia #unusualfestivalsofindia #indiantourism #travel #solitarytraveller #travellersofindia #worldtravellers #solotraveller #indianphotography #photographersoninstagram #likeforlike #followforfollowback #traveltheworld #photography #indiantravelblogger #traveldiaries #thaipusam #nagpanchami #madai #sekrenyi #lathmarholi #pulikali #hemis #sumegelirak #karnimata #chaujhumur (at Karnataka) https://www.instagram.com/p/CEUTb_IJ76X/?igshid=g244c4e8v17

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Śrī Veṅkaṭeśa Suprabhātam

kausalya suprajā rāma pūrvā sandhyā pravartate | uttiṣṭha nara-śārdūla kartavyaṁ daivam āhnikam ||1||

O virtuous son of Queen Kausalya! Behold the dawn is appearing. O Lion-like-Lord, please arise and perform the daily religious rites.

uttiṣṭho-tiṣṭha govinda uttiṣṭha garuḍa-dhvaja | uttiṣṭha kamalā-kānta trai-lokyaṁ maṅgalaṁ kuru ||2 ||

O Govinda (lord of the Universe), O Lord of the Garuda Ensign, O Lover of Lakshmi, Please arise and grant auspiciousness to all the three realms (the physical world, the mental world and the transcendental world).

mātas-samasta jagatāṁ madhu-kaiṭabhāreḥ vakṣo-vihāriṇi manohara divya mūrte | śrī svāmini śrita-jana priya dānaśīle śrī veṅkaṭeśa dayite tava suprabhātam ||3 ||

O Mother of the Universe, who sports upon the broad chest of Lord Vishnu the vanquisher of the Demons Madhu & Kaitabha ( ego and "mineness") O Lady of the divine form, O Lady of Opulence, benevolent to those who take refuge in you, O Beloved consort of Veṅkaṭeśa, an auspicious morning be yours.

tava suprabhātam-aravinda-locane bhavatu prasanna mukha-candra maṇḍale | vidhi-śankar-endra vanitābhir-arcite vṛṣa-śaila-nātha dayite dayā-nidhe ||4 ||

O Lotus-eyed One, with a face as radiant as the Moon, who is adored by the consorts of the gods like Brahma, Śiva, Indra, reservoir of compassion, beloved consort of the Lord of the Vrisha mountain, darling, repository of compassion.

atryādi sapta ṛṣayas-samupāsya sandhyām, ākāśa sindhu kamalāni manoharāṇi | ādāya pāda-yugam-arcayituṁ prapannāḥ śeṣādri-śekhara vibho tava suprabhātam ||5 ||

O Lord of Sheshadri, behold the seven sages Atri and the others, having performed their morning rites, bearing with them the charming lotuses of the sacred river; have arrived for worshipping your lotus feet. So please arise now, may your morning be auspicious.

pañcānanābja bhava ṣaṇmukha vāsavādyāḥ trai-vikramādi caritaṁ vibudhāḥ stuvanti | bhāṣā-patiḥ paṭhati vāsara-śuddhimārāt śeṣādri-śekhara vibho tava suprabhātam ||6 ||

O Lord of the summit of Sheshadri mountain, Lord Śiva, Brahma, Kartikeya, Indra and the others praise you by chanting your pastimes as Vāmana etc. The preceptor of the gods Jupiter stands near, reciting the astrological parameters for this day, proclaiming its auspiciousness, so please arise, may your morning be auspicious.

īśat-praphulla sarasīruha nārikela pūga drumādi sumanohara pālikānām | āvāti manda manilas-saha divya-gandhaiḥ śeṣādri-śekhara vibho tava suprabhātam ||7 ||

The gentle breeze blows everywhere wafting the divine fragrance of the blossoms of the lotus, as well as the coconut-nut and betel nut trees. O Mighty Lord of the Sheshadri mountain may this morning be auspicious for you.

unmīlya netra yugam-uttama pañjara-sthāḥ pātrā-vaśiṣṭa kadali phala pāyasāni | bhuktvā salīla-matha keli śukāḥ paṭhanti śeṣādri-śekhara vibho tava suprabhātam ||8 ||

O Mighty Lord of the Sheshadri mountain, the parrots kept for your pleasure in the best of cages, have opened their eyes and have eaten the plantains and milk pudding, and have begun calling out with joy, you too please arise now, and may this morning be auspicious for you

tantrī prakarṣa madhura-svanayā vipañcyā gāyaty-ananta caritaṁ tava nārado'pi | bhāṣā samagram-asakṛt-kara-cāra-ramyaṁ śeṣādri-śekhara vibho tava suprabhātam ||9 ||

O Mighty Lord of Sheshadri, the celestial sage Nārada expertly plucks the strings of his vinā with his delicate hands. The pleasant strains of his music resound around about. He chants your praises and sings of your glorious pastimes, so now please arise and let the morning be auspicious for you.

bhṛṅgāvalī ca makaranda rasānuviddha jhaṅkāra gīta ninadais-saha sevanāya | niryāty-upānta sarasī kamalodarebhyaḥ śeṣādri-śekhara vibho tava suprabhātam ||10 ||

Swarms of black bees praise you through their buzzing as they dip into the nectar of the flowers. Emerging from the lotus blossoms of the nearby lake they come to render service to you. O Lord of the summit of Sheshadri, let the morning be auspicious for you.

yoṣā-gaṇena vara-dadhni vimathyamāne ghoṣālayeṣu dadhi-manthana tīvra ghoṣāḥ | roṣāt-kaliṁ vidadhate kakubhaśca kumbhāḥ, śeṣādri-śekhara vibho tava suprabhātam ||11 ||

In the cow-sheds the women churn excellent curd, with a roar, as if the directions of space and the clay pots were engaging in a battle. O Lord of the summit of Sheshadri, let the morning be auspicious for you.

padme-śamitra śata-patra gatāli-vargāḥ hartuṁ śriyaṁ kuvalayasya nijāṅga lakṣmyā | bherī-ninādam-iva bibhrati tīvra-nādaṁ śeṣādri-śekhara vibho tava suprabhātam ||12 ||

O Lord of Sheshadri, behold! The swarm of bees that was hidden in the lotus — the friend of the sun, exceed the blue water lily in their beauty, rising they make a tumultuous sound like that of the kettle-drum. Please arise and let the morning be auspicious for you.

śrīmann-abhīṣṭa varadākhila loka-bandho śrī śrī-nivāsa jagad-eka dayaika sindho | śrī-devatā-gṛha bhujāntara divya-mūrte śrī-veṅkaṭācala-pate tava suprabhātam ||13 ||

O Lord of prosperity, fulfiller of desires! Friend of the entire universe! The repository of Beauty and Wealth! You alone are the ocean of compassion. Upon your broad chest dwells Lakshmi our Mediatrix.O you of divine visage! O Lord of Mount Veṅkaṭa, let the morning be auspicious for you.

śrī-svāmi puṣkariṇikā' plava nirmalāṅgāḥ, śreyorthino hara-viriñca sanandan-ādyāḥ | dvāre vasanti vara-vetra-hatottamāṅgāḥ śrī-veṅkaṭācala-pate tava suprabhātam ||14 ||

Having purified themselves in the Holy Lake of Pushkarini, Lord Shiva, Brahma, Sanandana and the other sages with the gate keepers bearing staves, at their head, are standing at your gate, so now please arise and may your morning be auspicious.

śrī -śeṣaśaila garuḍācala veṅkaṭ-ādri nārāyaṇ-ādri vṛṣabh-ādri vṛṣādri mukhyām | ākhyāṁ tvadīya vasater-aniśaṁ vadanti śrī-veṅkaṭācala-pate tava suprabhātam ||15 ||

O Lord, your residence is called by various names such as Srishaila, Garudachala, Veṅkaṭādri, Nārāyaṇādri, Vrishabhadri, Vrishadri etc. O Lord of Mount Veṅkaṭa! May your morning be auspicious!

sevā-parāś-śiva sureśa-kṛśānu dharma- rakṣombu-nātha pavamāna dhan-ādhi-nāthāḥ | baddhāñjali pravilas-sannija śīrṣa deśāḥ śrī-veṅkaṭācala-pate tava suprabhātam ||16 ||

O Lord of Mount Veṅkaṭa! Behold! The regents of space, Śiva, Indra, Agni, Yama, Nirrti, Varuṇa, Vāyu and Kubera, with joined palms clasped to their heads approach you for your service. Please arise now and may your morning be auspicious.

ghāṭīṣu te vihaga-rāja mṛgādhi-rāja nāgādhi-rāja gaja-rāja hayādhi-rājāḥ | sva-svādhikāra mahimādhika-marthayante śrī-veṅkaṭācala-pate tava suprabhātam ||17 ||

The Regents of the animal kingdom; of birds - Garuda, of beasts — the lion, of serpents - Śeśa, of elephants - Airāvata, of horses - Uchchaiśravā, all stand before you longing to see their own functions and greatness reflected in your pastimes. O Lord of mount Veṅkaṭa please arise, may your morning be auspicious.

sūryendu bhauma budha vāk-pati kāvya sauri svar-bhānu ketu diviṣat-pariṣat-pradhānāḥ | tvad-dāsa dāsa caramāvadhi-dāsa dāsāḥ śrī-veṅkaṭācala-pate tava suprabhātam ||18 ||

O Lord of Mount Veṅkaṭa, the principals of the heavenly host; the Sun, Moon, Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus, Saturn, Rāhu and Ketu, the servants of the servants of your servants are arriving. O Lord of mount Veṅkaṭa please arise, may your morning be auspicious.

tvat-pāda dhūli-bharita sphuritottamāṅgāḥ svargāpavarga nirapekṣa nijāntaraṅgāḥ | kalpāgamā kalanayā'kulatāṁ labhante śrī-veṅkaṭācala-pate tava suprabhātam ||19 ||

Your devotees, have come for your Beatific Vision, decorating their foreheads with the symbol of your feet, having abandoned any thought of heavenly rewards or Liberation intent only upon your service they are becoming agitated by the delay — every moment appearing like an age. O Lord of mount Veṅkaṭa please arise, may your morning be auspicious.

tvad-gopur-āgra śikharāṇi nirīkṣamāṇāḥ svargāpavarga padavīṁ paramāṁ śrayantaḥ | martyā manuṣya-bhuvane matim-āśrayante śrī-veṅkaṭācala-pate tava suprabhātam ||20 ||

Even those mortals who have obtained heaven or Liberation, upon seeing your temple towers, are immediately attracted to the material world (by your qualities and glory) O Lord of mount Veṅkaṭa please arise, may your morning be auspicious.

śrī-bhūmi-nāyaka dayādi-guṇāmṛtābdhe devādhi-deva jagad-eka-śaraṇya-mūrte | śriman-ananta garuḍādi-bhir-arcitāṅghre śrī-veṅkaṭācala-pate tava suprabhātam ||21 ||

O Husband of Lakshmi and Bhu-devī, you are an ocean of mercy, and virtue. The Supreme Lord, the only saviour of the universe. O Lord whose feet are worshipped by Śeṣa, Garuda and others, O Lord of mount Veṅkaṭa please arise, may your morning be auspicious.

śrī -padma-nābha puruṣottama vāsudeva vaikuṇṭha mādhava janārdana cakra-pāṇe | śrī -vatsa-cihna śaraṇāgata pārijāta śrī-veṅkaṭācala-pate tava suprabhātam ||22 ||

O Holy One! Padmanābha, Supreme Person, Omnipresent One, O Lord of Illusion, O destroyer of the Wicked, Wielder of the Discus, Bearer of the foot-print of Sage Bhrigu, O Refuge of the seekers, O Lord of mount Veṅkaṭa please arise, may your morning be auspicious.

kandarpa darpa-hara sundara divya-mūrte kāntā kucāmburuha kuḍmala lola-dṛṣṭe | kalyāṇa nirmala guṇākara divya kīrte śrī-veṅkaṭācala-pate tava suprabhātam ||23 ||

O Lord whose divine beauty rivals that of cupid. Whose serene gaze rests upon the lotus like breasts of your beloved Lakshmi, a limitless repository of untainted virtues and congeniality, O Lord of mount Veṅkaṭa please arise, may your morning be auspicious.

mīnākṛte kamaṭha kola nṛsiṁha varṇin svāmin paraśvatha tapo-dhana rāma-candra | śeṣāmśa-rāma yadu-nandana kalki-rūpa śrī-veṅkaṭācala-pate tava suprabhātam ||24 ||

O Lord who has incarnated as Mina, Kurma, Narasimha, Vāmana, Paraśurāma, Rāmacandra, Balarāma and Krishna, and Kalki, O Lord of mount Veṅkaṭa please arise, may your morning be auspicious.

elā lavaṅg ghana sāra sugandhi tīrthaṁ divyaṁ viyatsariti hema-ghaṭeṣu pūrṇam | dhṛtvā'dya vaidika śikhāmaṇayaḥ prahṛṣṭāḥ tiṣṭhanti veṅkaṭapate tava suprabhātam ||25 ||

The best of priests well versed in the sacred lore, carry upon their shoulders sacred waters scented with cardamon, cloves, sugar-cane juice and camphor, taken in golden jars from the Celestial Ganges await at your gate for your service, O Lord of mount Veṅkaṭa please arise, may your morning be auspicious.

bhāsvānudeti vikacāni saroruhāṇi saṁpūrayanti ninadaiḥ kakubho nihaṅgāḥ | śrī-vaiṣṇavās-satatam arthita maṅgalāste dhāmā śrayanti tava veṅkaṭa suprabhātam ||26 ||

O Lord of Mount Veṅkaṭa! Behold, the sun is arising, the lotus are blooming, and the birds are filling the directions with their song, your devotees the Śrī Vaiṣṇavas who always desire your welfare, have arrived at your residence, O Lord of mount Veṅkaṭa please arise, may your morning be auspicious.

brahmādayas-suravarās-sama harṣayaste santas-sanandana mukhāsvatha yogi-varyāḥ | dhāmāntike tava hi maṅgala vastu hastāḥ śrī-veṅkaṭācala-pate tava suprabhātam ||27 ||

O Lord of Mount Veṅkaṭa, behold! The foremost of the gods, yogis and sages such as Brahma, Sanandana and the other saints have all arrived at your residence bearing auspicious articles in their hands for your worship. O Lord of mount Veṅkaṭa please arise, may your morning be auspicious.

lakṣmī-nivāsa niravadya guṇaika sindho saṁsāra sāgara sam-uttaraṇaika seto | vedānta vedya nija vaibhava bhakta bhogya śrī-veṅkaṭācala-pate tava suprabhātam ||28 ||

O Lord of Mount Veṅkaṭa, the resort of Mother Lakshmi, the unfathomable ocean of pure and divine qualities. You alone are the bridge to cross over this mundane existence. You reveal yourself through the medium of the Vedas and Upanishads, and are enjoyed by your devotees. O Lord of mount Veṅkaṭa please arise, may your morning be auspicious.

itthaṁ vṛṣācala-pater-iha suprabhātam ye mānavāḥ prati-dinaṁ paṭituṁ pravṛttāḥ | teṣāṁ prabhāta samaye smṛti-raṅga bhājāṁ prajñāṁ parārtha sulabhāṁ paramāṁ prasūte ||29 ||

All those who daily chant this morning hymn to the Lord of Mount Veṅkaṭa, through this regular contemplation of Lord Veṅkaṭeśvara, obtain divine wisdom through which the Supreme Goal is easily obtained.

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Agni Keli - 'Fire Fight' During the Annual Festival at Kateel Durga Parameshwari Temple, India

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Indian devotees honor Hindu deity with spectacular fire-throwing fight (VIDEO) Indian devotees honor Hindu deity with spectacular fire-throwing fight (VIDEO) Source: RT News Indian revelers will likely be buying aloe vera in industrial-size tubs this week following Agni Keli, a religious fire-throwing festival in the southern coastal city of Mangalore. Read Full Article at RT.com Indian devotees honor Hindu deity with spectacular fire-throwing fight (VIDEO)

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Fire Fight: Devotees of Hindu goddess Durga celebrate Agni Keli festival...

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Tujuh Festival Ekstrim di Dunia

Tujuh Festival Ekstrim di Dunia

1. Festival Agni Keli di Mangalore, India picture : anehdidunia.com festival timpuk-timpukan bara api intinya sih begitu, festival ini diselenggarakan di kuil Parameswari, dengan pesertanya hampir semuanya laki-laki dan dibagi kedalam dua grup, masing-masing memiliki bara api yang sudah dibakar terlebih dahulu, kemudian masing-masing tim diberi jarak sekitar 10 -15 meter dan ketika acara dimulai…

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25 Craziest Celebrations From Around The World

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Agni Keli - Unique Indian Tradition Encourages Fighting Fire with Fire

Agni Keli, also known as the Fire Fight of Kateel Durga Parameswari Temple, in Mangalore, India, is a unique ritual which has hundreds of devotees throwing burning palm fronds at each other, to appease the Hindu goddess Durga.

Each year, the Festival of Kateel Durga Parameswari Temple is celebrated over 8 days, in the month of April. It commences on the night before Mesha Sankramana Day, and features a series of themed performances, the most intriguing of which is Agni Keli. On the second night of the festival, hundreds of devotees gather at the temple of Durga, in Mangalore, to carry out a centuries-old tradition that involves throwing and getting hit with burning palm fronds. The fiery action attracts thousands of spectators, who watch as the torch-wielding men try to set each other ablaze.

Photo: Daijiworld

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