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temples have mahadwaras ranging from one to four or more. The Tirumala
temple has only one and, whereas Chidambaram temple has four on four sides to
mention a few. There is neither uniformity, nor is it an obligation
in this respect. The number depends upon the patron's taste and size
of purse. None lays his finger on this, nor does deserve criticism. But the
question comes when the originally constructed number is reduced, or doors
shut for ever. The
closing of mahadwars either on temporary or permanent basis
have strong foundations and auspicious reasons. It is only for the welfare of
devotees, the closure is made, says the priest, if you question, when the
eastern gate of Mother Kanyakumari's temple is closed. Further he adds that the
sanctity of the archamurti and safety of temple property are safeguarded by this
act. Though the intention of the builders is curtailed, his account is testified
by the temple records and also government notifications preserved in the
archives. So mute approval silences the inquisitiveness and pushes the
questioner into garbhagriha for the worship of the Virgin Goddess Parvathi,
popular as Kanyakumari being adored in a splendid temple lying on the southern
most tip, the lands end of the then Bharatkhand. The location of the abode of
Mother Parvathi and her reason for settling down here are awesome and fantastic
meritting reverent listening. So read.
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