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Akka Mahadevi was a 12th-century Kannada poet and fervent devotee of Lord Shiva, born in Udutadi, Karnataka. From a young age, she was deeply devoted to Shiva, rejecting worldly attachments and choosing Him as her lifelong spiritual partner. Though she was married to a Jain king, Mahadevi refused to accept a life bound by societal norms and royal comforts. When the king tried to restrict her devotion, she boldly renounced everything, including her clothes, walking naked as a symbol of shedding ego and worldly ties. Legend states that her long hair covered her body, protecting her from shame.

Mahadevi traveled to spiritual centers like Kalyana, joining the Lingayat movement and debating fearlessly with scholars. She was honored with the title "Akka," meaning elder sister. Ultimately, she retreated to the sacred Srisailam hills, meditating in solitude until she attained union (moksha) with Lord Shiva.

Her 430 mystical poems, called vachanas, express her profound love for Shiva and challenge social and gender norms, making her an enduring symbol of spiritual courage and female empowerment.

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