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A TEMPLE FOR RAMA AND LAKSHMANA |
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The roof is in
two storeys, the lower one of truncated pyramidal shape and the upper one pyramidal with a
golden stupi and four gabled roofs projecting externally form the top roof. In both
the shrines the roof is covered with copper sheet.*
According to legend, the eastern idol is the earlier one and was installed by Parasurama
himself. It is a stone image about three feet in height. When decorated with
gold ornaments, flower garlands and diamonds diadem the little image shines and is
beautiful to behold. Sri Vilwadri Mahatmya, a Sanskrit text with 18 chapters, describes
the origin of this ancient temple. It is in the form of a conversation between Uma
(Parvati) and Maheswara (Siva).
*The Arts and Crafts of Kerala |
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