Yana Cave, Karnataka, India

Lord Shiva granted Bhasmasura the power of reducing anybody to ashes -- on whose head he could lay his hand. Armed with this blessing, Bhasmasura became uncontrollable. He dreamt of eloping with Shiva's beautiful wife, Uma, and tried to burn down Shiva. It is believed that Lord Shiva then came down to earth and hid himself in a cave at Yana. In order to save Shiva-Parvati from the evil design of the demon, Lord Vishnu assumed the form of a young, beautiful female dancer, Mohini, and challenged Bhasmasura to compete with her in a dance performance. During this performance, Mohini made the demon put his hand on his own head and reduce himself to ashes. Even today a white ash-like powder is scattered all around Yana, and the faithful believe that it is the remains of Bhasmasura.

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• Bhasmasura
• Hindu
• India
• Karnataka
• Shiva
• Yana
• cave
• dance
• fire
• Margaret-Fabrizio

[anmoose]

It feels much like an eery fantasy world. Fascinating tale, Margaret.

[woosteria]

The music goes well with this mysterious place!

[kenrg]

Wow.

[alonealotta]

what a wonderous place..fantastic mood music....=)

[murasakiryu]

Marvelous