Machideva Jayanti

Machideva Jayanthi is traditionally observed by the Madivalas and is observed as a celebrate in the Indian state of Karnataka.

It marks the birthday of Madivala Machideva, 12th-century Warrior-Saint, and the founding saint of the Madivala religion.

The festival is celebrated with much pomp and gaiety all over south India, majorly in Karnataka, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu.

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