| Temples & Legends Of Kerala |
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| Temples & Legends Of India |
LORD OF VAIKOM |
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the feeding shed is on the northern side and beyond it is the temple-tank. The area of the
entire temple is nearly eight acres. There are four gateways-one on each side but they are
not imposing like other temples in the South. There are three or four Majestic peepal
trees in the courtyard, which add to the scenic beauty. Pananchikkal Bhagawati On the southern side of the temple courtyard there is a small shrine for Goddess Pananchikkal. This is a Vana-Durga exposed to the sun and rain and as such without any roof. Once there was a Yakshi (demi-goddess of evil aspect) roaming in the temple premises, harassing humans and animals- the terrified people approached Vyaghrapada Maharshi for protection. The sage turned to Stambha Vighneswara on the northeastern side of the temple at the entrance. (There is another image of Ganaapti inside the temple.)
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