UNIQUENESS:
This
thirtha kshetra lying on the eastern bank of holy river Swarnamukhi, though
predominantly a Saivakshetra, is luring theists of all denominations in lakhs
round the year, since the Vedic period. On account of the eternal presence of
Gouri and Shankar here, to lifting of the erring-either the highest like Brahma,
or the lowest-an insect, this mokshapuri has acquired the honorific title of
Dhakshina Kailas.
Its enchanting history spinning round the four yugas links up haven
with the earth through a multiplicity of events, enlightening ultimately that
bhakti should be the consummation of one's existence, and that alone paves sure
way for Sayujya prapiti. It is here the potency of the Panchakshari is published
to the world through the Mother Parvati. Each of the episodes that occurred on this
Punya Dharithri left indelible imprints on the surface in the form of holy
ponds, high hills, flowing waters, sacred shrines etc., and they narrate how
Lord Maheswar emancipated the penitent sinners by correction and benediction.
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