Banadashtami, or Banada Ashtami, is an auspicious day dedicated to Goddess Banashankari, an incarnation of Goddess Parvati. In 2023, the date of Banadashtami is January 18. Goddess Banashankari is also known as Banashankari or Shakambari or Banadevi and is mainly worshipped in Karnataka. The word Banashankari is derived from ‘Ban or Van’ meaning ‘forest’ and ‘Shankari’ meaning ‘the consort of Lord Shiva.’
There is also a Banashankari Navratri in Pushya month and is observed by devotees of Banashankari. Fairs and festivals are held during this period in Banashankari temples.
According to Skanda Purana, Goddess Banashankari Devi killed a demon called Durgamasur at the present day Badami in Bagalkot in Karnataka.
Banashankari Devi was also said to be worshiped by mighty Chalukyas as their Kuladevi.
Banashankari Devi was also said to be worshiped by mighty Chalukyas as their Kuladevi.
Famous temples dedicated to Goddess Banashankari are located in Badami and Bangalore
Banashankari Navratri - Banashankari Navratri is nine-day festival, puja and rituals dedicated to Goddess Banashankari in the Kannada month of Paush in Karnataka.
Banashankari Navratri - Banashankari Navratri is nine-day festival, puja and rituals dedicated to Goddess Banashankari in the Kannada month of Paush in Karnataka.