Birthplace of Sevalal
While Banjara Leaders led by late Mr.Ranjit Naik
were trying to locate the birth place of Bhagawan Sevalal, about 8 years back,
near Charlopalli(Sevagad, Near Guntakal in Andhra Pradesh), another group of
Banjara Leaders have identified a place called Suryagondanakoppa, about 15
kilometers from Shivamoga city of Karnataka as the birth place of Sevalal.
Finally both the groups have concluded that Sevalal was born in
Suryagondanakoppa and brought up in Charlopalli Thanda. Banjara community
members have now built a temple of Sevalal and another one for Mariyamma or
Amba Bhavani at Suryagondanakoppa. To reach Suryagondanakoppa, one has to
travel to Shivmoga city by bus or train which is about 250 kilometers
from Bangalore. From Shivmoga travel up to Savalanga village on Honnalli Road
which is about 10 kilometers from Shivamoga then, take diversion on Shikaripura
Road and travel about 5 kilometers to reach Suryagondanakoppa. The priest and
his family members reside near the temple and available for performing pooja.
In the following photos of Suryagondanakoppa, Sevalal temple is the one painted
in yellow and red, Mariyamma temple is appearing in gray colour.
Sevalal is shown in the five feet tall black colour monolithic statue,
and the statue decorated with colourful dress and jewels is Mariyamma.
You may also see the photos of Suryagondanakoppa by visiting http://banjarapeople.blogspot.com/
Thanks and Regards
Dr G P Naik
Director
Talent Avenues Corporation
No.203 Second Main Road, Brindavan Extension, Bangalore
560076
Cell Phone 09243470110 Land Line 080 26591124
