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THE VADAKKUNNATHAN TEMPLE |
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Beyond this, on
the East Side behind the nalambalam, there is a shrine for Simhodaran. After praying at
this shrine devotee's take a few steps towards the nalambalam where there is a small
triangular opening on the wall. Through this the thazhikakudams or finials of the three
main shrines can be seen. This darshan, it is claimed, is equal to seeing several holy
temples of India like Kashi, Rameswaram, etc.
Further coming around the circumembulatory path at the southwest corner one sees Dharma
Sasta installed in a small temple. This is apsidal in shape, a unique style adopted in
Kerala. A little beyond there is a rectangular enclosure of stone walls without roofing in
which there is a Sankha and Chakra commemorating Adi Sankaracharya. This completes our
round of the temple and all the upadevatas. |
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