Gange Gowri is a 1967 Indian Kannada-language film, directed and produced by B. R. Panthulu. The film stars Rajkumar, Bharathi, Leelavathi and K. S. Ashwath. The film has musical score by T. G. Lingappa.[1][2] The movie was remade in Tamil by B. R. Panthulu himself in 1973 as Ganga Gowri.

Gange Gowri
Directed byB. R. Panthulu
Written byA. S. Nagaraj
Screenplay byPadmini Pictures
Produced byB. R. Panthulu
StarringRajkumar
Bharathi
Leelavathi
K. S. Ashwath
CinematographyP. L. Nagappa
Edited byR. Devarajan
Music byT. G. Lingappa
Production
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Padmini Pictures
Release date
  • 13 April 1967 (1967-04-13)
CountryIndia
LanguageKannada

Cast

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Plot

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The film encompasses the story of Daksha yajna. It depicts how the daksha yajna was desecrated following the jumping into the fire by Lord Shiva's wife Dakshayani. Following this, Lord Shiva marries Goddess Parvati.[3] Later, the Devatas Shiva, Ganga, Gowri all take birth as avatars on earth in the city of Kashi. Eventually, Shiva, Gowri and Ganga all get married in their earthly avatars.

Soundtrack

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The music was composed by T. G. Lingappa.[4]

No. Song Singers Lyrics Length (m:ss)
1 "Jaya Jaya Jagadeesha" M. Balamuralikrishna G. V. Iyer 03:49
2 "Bhavathi Bhikshandehi" P. B. Sreenivas 03:09
3 "Cheluvaralli Cheluva" S. Janaki, Bangalore Latha 02:58
4 "Thunga Badra Kaveri Ganga" Bangalore Latha 02:58
5 "Neerahotha Neere Jaane" P. B. Sreenivas, P.leela 03:46
6 "Minchina Holeyalli Mindave" Bangalore Latha, S. Janaki

References

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  1. ^ "Gange Gowri". chiloka.com. Retrieved 22 December 2014.
  2. ^ "Gange Gowri". nthwall.com. Archived from the original on 22 December 2014. Retrieved 2014-12-22.
  3. ^ The Marriage Procession of Lord Shiva - A Parade Unlike Any Other
  4. ^ "Gange Gowri Songs". raaga.com. Retrieved 22 December 2014.
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