Daijiworld Media Network - Udupi

Udupi, Dec 12: Swami Koragajja Temple in Udupi District, situated in Katpady stands as a prominent place of worship for devotees.

In Tulunadu, residents revere the deity Koragajja to attain success and fulfil their utmost desires. They pursue divine intervention in matters ranging from getting back their lost belongings to career advancements.

Locals regard Koragajja as a historical figure and not as mythical one. As part of the tradition devotees offer chakkuli, beedi, betel leaves and bottles of liquor to Koragajja seeking the fulfilment of their desires.

In a recent incident in Udupi, a devotee offered over a 1,000 bottles of liquor to Koragajja.

Every day, several devotees visit Swami Koragajja Temple in Udupi district to offer prayers. Hundreds of devotees make offerings here. The sanctified liquor is then subsequently distributed among the devotees, who consume it as a form of Prasada.

A couple from Saligrama in Udupi district was unable to conceive a child despite being married for several years. Hence, they decided to visit the temple to seek blessings. They offered prayers for the blessing of a child, promising to offer 1,002 bottles of liquor, if their wish was granted.

Soon, the couple was blessed with a child. True to their vow, the couple presented 1,002 bottles of liquor to Koragajja Temple celebrating the divine influence of Petebettu Babbuswami and Koragajja. The unwavering faith of devotees in Swami Koragajja is increasing with each passing day.

Koragajja was said to be a man named Koraga Tani, who was a commoner, raised in a family with a history of thievery. The family tradition involved the consumption of liquor. They even made offerings of liquor to deities and it was their long standing practice.

Koragajja is highly revered as the primary deity in Tulunadu, Karnataka. He is also the presiding deity of most of the households in the specific region.