Panjuruli, the revered deity, is venerated to safeguard the agricultural fields from the threat of untamed boars. Known as the Boar Guardian, this enigmatic entity manifests as a male boar, serving as a protective spirit for the inhabitants of the forest. The spirit of Panjuruli merges with the Kola Dancers, enabling him to communicate with his people and shield them from any potential danger.
Panjurli wild boar with powerful divine spirit
In Tulu mythology, it is believed that a wild boar passed away in Lord Shiva's celestial garden. Goddess Parvati took in the boar's offspring, but as the young boar grew older, he became destructive and started damaging the plants and trees in Lord Shiva's garden. This angered Lord Shiva, who decided to put an end to the boar's actions. However, Goddess Parvati intervened and pleaded with her husband to spare the boar's life.
As a result, Lord Shiva banished the boar to Earth and appointed him as his gana, tasking him with the responsibility of protecting the people of Earth. Lord Shiva also assured the boar that he would be revered as a protector god by the people. This specific boar transformed into a Bhoota, referred to as Panjurli, which is a Divine Spirit. However, some individuals merge Panjurli with Varaha, the boar manifestation of Lord Vishnu, as both deities are depicted as boars.
Additionally, Panjurli is considered a Rudransh, earning him the title of Shiva Shambhootha, meaning one who possesses the powers of Mahadev. Panjurli Daiva is also one of the earliest deities worshipped throughout Tulunad, with his worship dating back to 700 BCE-800 BCE, alongside Bermer Daiva (Brahma).
The scientific concept behind Panjurli worship is that boars were responsible for destroying crops, prompting farmers to venerate a boar king known as Panjurli, believing that he safeguards their crops.
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