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RAJARAJESWARA OF TALIPARAMABA |
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The balikkal
has no roof but is embellished by a mysterious figure with a Peculiar face. In front of
the balikkal is a small rectangular building with a pyramidal roof, which is not usually
found anywhere else. There is no flagstaff. An inscription on the structure of the temple
tank (which is a little away from the temple on the north side) indicates that the temple
and the tank were renovated in 1524 A.D. Offerings
The main offering here is naiamrithu or ghee, made available to devotees in small pots for
a rupee each. The custom is that just as kings and emperors are seen only by offering some
gifts-kazhchha-the Lord of Taliparamba, who is King of Kings, can be seen only by placing
naiamrithu on the sopanam (steps leading to the sanctum). The ghee offered is used for
abhisheka and for lighting the lamps in the central shrine. |
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