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ARCHAMURTHI:
She is Swayambhu-self manifest. She reveals herself in sitting posture with
eight hands adorned with eight potent weapons like Art, Sankha, Keta, Sula, Pasa,
Ankusa, Mourvi and Sanaka. The image looks like standing over the demon Mahisha
and piercing him with her powerful weapon due to consummate artistry of the
priests. The image is sculptured by a divine master artist, and is superb in
details like posture. gestures, proportions of dimension, fitting to the stature
chosen. This imposing icon appears loveliest in her dazzling jewels and floral
decoration. And no visitor leaves the place without dinking in her unearthly
beauty with eyes for long The attraction it holds, charm it exudes leaves an
unforgettable imprints on their minds that impel frequent visits to fill the
soul with her glory for bliss. And she is extremely liberal in granting boons on
saranarthi of any kind at any time She is very powerful too, and moreover, the
several potent yantras installed in four sides of the temple by Sankaracharya
are enhancing her power and popularity, besides publishing to the world of her
sports played for lokodharana. Now listen to the back ground.
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