PURI TEMPLE - THE MULAVIGRAHA

But ,the much adored and highly esteemed icons of Jagannath temple of Puri or its counter parts elsewhere stand apart. They are an exception to the accustomed practice. They are incomplete in detail. imperfect in parts and grotesque in shape this is the correct assessment of truth in words, but not an' imputation of any prejudice deserving to be - ailed blasphemy. The sanctity exuding from every part and divinity they are enshrining in them are above question or criticism, but when judged by the aesthetic norms, truth shuts the mouth for, any thing that falls from lips will be labeled irreverent, but it is not.

Well, let us probe a little for this exigency. Sure its illumination is so complete and thorough that one prostrates before them and crave for forgiveness. The maker and the patron, though are instrumental equally in presentation of these deities they deserve exoneration under conditions that operated mysteriously. It is pre-ordained and a facet of God's sports . Now read the mysterious background that impelled the maker and patron for this exigency They are elaborately dealt with in legends. Commence your perusal first with the sanctity of idols and then to background.

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