Banashankari Kuladharma refers to the traditional family duty or dharma observed by families who worship Goddess Banashankari (also called Vanashankari or Shakambari Devi) as their Kuladevata (family deity).
Banashankari Devi is a form of Goddess Parvati, worshipped primarily in Karnataka (notably in Badami and Cholachagudda near Bagalkot), and in parts of Maharashtra and Andhra Pradesh.
She is believed to protect devotees from evil, grant courage, and fulfill righteous desires.
In Hindu tradition, Kuladharma means the spiritual duties, rituals, and values passed down through generations within a family lineage that honors a particular Kuladevata.
Worship of Banashankari Devi as the primary family deity.
Annual visit to her temple (like during Banashankari Jatre in January-February).
Observance of vrata (vows) or special poojas on Tuesdays or Shashti/Amavasya days.
Offering of prayers before important family events like marriages or naming ceremonies.
Following a dharma-centered lifestyle aligned with values like devotion, courage, and humility, reflecting the qualities of the goddess.
| Category | Poojas |
| month | Vaisakha |
| paksha | Krishna |
| tithi | Amaavasya |
| Nakshatra | |
| yogha |
