Gandaberunda

Gandaberunda

The Gandaberunda (also known as the Berunda) is a two headed mythological bird of Hindu mythology thought to possess magical strength. It is used as the temples. [cite web
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A roof sculpture depicting a Gandaberunda is found on the roof of the Rameshwara temple in the temple town of Keladi in Shimoga District(now Shivamogga). The Gandaberunda was used by the Wodeyar dynasty of Mysore as the Royal emblem.

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