Fan performed a grand yagya of Rs 20 lakh for DK Shivakumar’s CM dream. india news

November is rarely cool in Karnataka. This is when the political temperature is at its peak, loyalties waver and every move counts. Amidst this turmoil, supporters of Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar have sought strength not only from strategy but also from spirituality.

At Ballari, he conducted an elaborate ritual which was believed to bestow power, prosperity and influence on his patron, King Shyamala Yaga.

The ancient goddess behind the sacrifice

This yagya is dedicated to the goddess Raja Shyamala, also known as Matangi, who is a tantric manifestation of Saraswati and one of the ten Mahavidyas in Hindu philosophy. He is the embodiment of wisdom, eloquence and order.

In ancient texts such as the Brahmanda Purana, Rudrayamala Tantra and Devi Bhagavata, she is described as a power that combines intelligence and authority – a divine minister in the cosmic court of Adi Shakti.

legends of divine birth

The origins of the goddess vary in different traditions. One story says that she arose from the remains of food after Shiva-Parvati and Vishnu-Lakshmi dined together, symbolizing her dominance over all things unconventional and transformative.

Another myth claims that she emerged from the glow of Shiva’s third eye, while another myth states that the sage Matanga performed penance for ten thousand years and was blessed by Matanga as his daughter – none other than Adi Shakti herself. Each version reinforces her identity as a goddess who bestows wisdom, creativity, and dominion over fortune.

Goddess of speech, power and foreboding

Raja Shyamala is also known as Tantra Saraswati, Uchchishta Matangini and Vagdevi. In the Tantric tradition she is said to control expression and influence – the power of words to shape the world. Devotees believe that she manifests herself in dreams as Swapna Matangi, and predicts events to those who favor her.

Worship of this goddess is rare and demanding, involving rigorous rituals, mantra chanting and meditation. According to legend, those who succeed attain status, command, and success in worldly affairs.

Goddess in art and music

The cultural echoes of his worship extend far beyond the temples. The favorite Kannada song “Manikya Veena” from the film Kaviratna Kalidas, sung by Dr. Rajkumar, was written in praise of this deity. The song is taken from Shyamala Dandak, a Sanskrit hymn composed centuries ago for Matangi. Even today, its rhythm and imagery celebrate the power of speech and intellect that it represents.

When faith meets political ambition

Throughout the Southern states, King Shyamala Yaga has long been associated with political rise. All the leaders of Andhra Pradesh including YS Rajasekhara Reddy, Jagan Mohan Reddy, K.Chandrasekhar Rao and Chandrababu Naidu are said to have performed this ritual before attaining the post of Chief Minister.

The concept is simple: invoking Matangi binds one’s luck with success. Whether by coincidence or conviction, the connection between ritual and power has persisted for decades.

Ballari ritual and its grandeur

The same yagya was performed in the name of DK Shivakumar at Amruteshwar temple in Ballari on 8th and 9th November. The event was organized by Ballari Urban Development Authority Chairman JS Anjaneyalu at an estimated cost of Rs 20 lakh.

Twenty-five priests from Telugu states, who are known to conduct political rituals for leaders of Andhra and Telangana, were brought for the ceremony. Along with the central Raja Shyamala Yaga, Chandika Yaga, Sudarshan Yaga, Rudra Yaga and Ganapati Homa were also performed, raising the scale of the Rajasuya Yaga, the ancient royal ritual that once symbolized sovereignty.

Between faith and symbolism

For supporters, the act was less about show and more about faith. For them, worshiping the goddess represents clarity, authority and invocation of divine timing, qualities that every leader aspires to. However, skeptics view such rituals as calculated symbolism, where religion and politics combine for visibility and influence.

Trust as strategy, strategy as trust

Whatever one’s faith, Raja Shyamala Yaga in Ballari reflects a timeless Indian truth: the interconnectedness of power and prayer. In Karnataka’s restless political season, where ambitions run high and fortunes can turn overnight, even seasoned leaders are looking for proverbial reassurance. Amidst the chanting, fire and faith, November once again proved that in the theater of politics, spirituality still finds a place in the front row.