Daksha's daughter, Sati, marries Shiva against his wishes. Furious, he conducts a yagna to insult Shiva. When Sati dies by jumping into the fire, Shiva avenges her death.
Movie : Dakshayagnam
Year : 1962
Banner : Varalakshmi Pictures
Cast : S. V. Ranga Rao, Devika, N. T. Rama Rao, Kannamba, Chittor V. Nagaiah, Rajanala, Balakrishna
Music : Saluri Hanumantha Rao
Lyrics : Aarudhra
Story-Screenplay : Kadaru Nagabhushanam
Dialogues : Aarudhra
Direction : Kadaru Nagabhushanam
Producer : Kadaru Nagabhushanam, Pasupuleti Kannamba
Genre : History, Devotional, Mythological Drama
Runtime : 157 min
Release Date : 10 May 1962
DVD Features:
- Anamorphic Widescreen Enhanced (16:9) DVD
- English Subtitles
- Black & White
- Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround
- DVD Text
- Jacket Picture
- NTSC - All Regions
- Interactive Menus of Songs & Scenes for Easy Access
Plot
When the king Daksha's daughter Sati marries Shiva against his wish, he performs a yagna to insult Shiva. So, Sati jumps into the fire and dies. Knowing this, Shiva becomes furious and decapitates Daksha.