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A TEMPLE FOR BHARATA |
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| In order to
identify the source of brightness, someone brought quartz (Manikyam) which was in the
possession of the Raja of Kayamkulam for comparison. And lo! When the ruby was
brought near the idol it merged with it. Because of the luster of the two rubies joined
together the deity came to-be known as Kutalmanikyam or rubies joined together. The Lord of Sangama
It is also called Sangameswara or the Lord of the Sangama because lrinjaiakuda in olden
days is said to have been situated at the confluence or Sangam of two rivers. The rivers
have now' changed course. Still the arattu festival of the temple is hold on the
banks of the Chalakkudi river one year and the Kurumali river in the next year thereby
indicating the previous connection of the deity with these rivers. |
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