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HISTORY - Boyar Temples |
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- 'Boya' temple exists amidst Jain temples at Lunawa Nagar. It is believed that the temples were built in 14th century. Lunawa Nagar is situated at the foot of the Aravali range of mountains of Rajasthan, 16 km east of Falna railway station.
- ' Boyar Gudi ' (South East of the Aihole Village) at Aihole-Pattadakal, Bagalkot District, Karnataka was built in 14th century for the Boyar community worship. Many more temples were constructed in Andhra-Orissa region by Boya Chieftains.
- ' Jasma Devi ' Temple was built in the memory of Jasma Devi of the Ode Tribe. It was built in 12th century and is situated at Pattan railway station, near Baroda in Gujarat State.
- 'Boyakonda Gangamma' Temple is situated near Diguvapalli in the Chowdepalli mandal near Chittoor, Andhrapradesh. About centuries ago, ‘Boyas’ and ‘yelikas’ lived in the forest area around the hillock. They stood up and resented the repressive and rule of the nawabs, retaliating against the Muslim soldiers. Then, Golconda Nawab rushed additional troops to crush the revolt. Boya tribals could not withstand the onslaught of the Muslim army and fled into the forest, prostrating near the hillock and praying for the Almighty to save them. The spirit of the goddess ‘Shakti’ descended from the hillock and shielded the tribals, crushing the Nawab’s army.
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