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Bhavani is a furious look of Hindu goddess Devi. Bhavani means "giver of life". She is the power of nature and the source of energy.
The Jai Bhavani Temple dates back to the 12th century. The deity is seen with eight arms holding weapons. She is also bearing the head of Mahishasura who was a demon. The goddess had slain the demon at Mysore. It with this incident that Dussehra is celebrated with pomp and joy. Every day prayer to the goddess starts early in the morning from 5 am.