Kantara: Are Panjurli and Gulega of Kantara real or imaginary? Learn the story of these ancient deities!

Kantara's Panjurli and Gulega: In 2022, the film Kantara featured local deities like Panjurli and Gulega. Many people considered these characters fictitious. Let's find out the truth behind this.

 

Kantara Gods Are Real:  Low-budget South Indian films are gaining recognition worldwide for their screenplays. In this vein, Rishabh Shetty's 2022 film Kantara continues to be a topic of discussion for its story and screenplay.

 

Through this film, people also got a chance to connect with the ancient deities Gulega and Panjurli.

Panjurli and Gulega guardian spirits

While many people may find these film characters fictional, they may be surprised to learn that their origins lie in the Turunadi tradition of coastal Karnataka, which dates back more than 5,000 years. Locals also call it Bhoot Puja, although it has no connection to ghosts or evil spirits at all.

The Panjurli and Gulega depicted in Kantara are both guardian spirits who belong to forests, villages, and families. They protect those who respect nature and uphold justice. And in the film, the stories of Panjurli and Gulega present this age-old tradition to the audience.

 

Panjurli born of love

The story of Panjurli, depicted in the film Kantara, is truly heartwarming. According to mythology, after the death of a wild boar on Mount Kailash, its cub was left orphaned. Moved by compassion, Goddess Parvati adopted the cub and raised it as her own.

When Lord Shiva learned of this, he was filled with anger and, seeing the boar in his sacred abode, banished it to Earth. However, the piglet had already been transformed into Panjurli by the love of Goddess Parvati.

He is also the heavenly protector of the forests and the natural world. Those who respect forests and nature receive Panjurli's blessings.

How did Gulega originate?

Panjurli was born out of love, while Gulega was born out of anger. Gulega originated from a stone thrown by Lord Shiva during a cosmic cataclysm. Gulega is considered the embodiment of divine vengeance and justice.

In mythology, Gulega was blessed by Lord Vishnu himself that wherever there is injustice, you will appear there.

Together, the spirits Gulega and Panjurli create balance. While Panjurli protects the land, Gulega ensures justice for the people.

Kantara is not a film but living history

Kantara has done a wonderful job introducing audiences worldwide to the concept of ghost worship. Through the film, people learned about a tradition that is slowly being lost to modern life.

Watching Panjurli and Gulega work together in the film is as entertaining as it is important to see the ancient tradition, which still offers a glimpse of history alive today.

 

So, the next time you watch a Kantara film, remember that you are watching the gods who have been among you for thousands of years and are still providing watch and protection.