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UNIQUENESS:
This
is yet another reputed Saktisthal enshrining the images of a unique mortal
along with an immortal o unprecedented fame. It is in this shrine, where MOTHER
Kali is worshipped with boundless devotion, there is the image of Kannaki, who
with her potent curse burnt the city of Madurai in addition to killing of that
unjust Pandyan King instantly. And it is this shrine treasuring up the mortal
remains of that Mahasadhvi Kannaki, whose sacred name brought undying fame to
Cholas, deathless notoriety to the Pandyas and immortality to Cheras; it is this
temple's life size wooden image adored as Kali, who is embodying the potent
aspects-amsas of the six indomitable Gods;Brahma, Vishnu, Maheswara, Subramanya,
Yama and Indra; it is this island temple that guided the fortunes of Cheers; it is here the images of Saptamatrukas are receiving adoration along
with the archamurthi, it is this temple city once
enjoyed the status of metropolitan city of the valorous Cheras
for centuries; and it is this temple that kept its doors open to all castes
including panchamas long before the temple entry
legislation came into force.
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