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This
scriptural truth is endorsed and eulogized by Sri Sankara
Bhagavatpada. Hence the worship of Mother Kanakadurga here with
boundless fervour. Moreover, it is one of the saktipithas that
exercised unprecedented spectacular sway over this area before the
advent of Mata Kanakadurgeswari. There are many vestiges of
Saktipitha in the garbha griha itself. This dual prominence, perhaps
is instrumental in exerting greater
pull and stronger impact on the devotees. really pays now, if the
antiquity of the daivam archamurthi is understood. As there are many
versions, it is enough if the sum and substance of a few legends is
gleaned before entering the portals of the Mother's temple.
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