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Regarded as one of the
Sakti-Peeths, this temple has many awesome features that
make the presiding deity stand part from
the rest of Sakti
temples. The idol is swayamvyakta, not made by sculptors. The proportions and
features are quite attractive and they transport the beholder to ethereal world
at a mere sigh itself. Built in the Dravidian architectural style, it possesses
all essential parts, like sturdy prakaras, tall gopurams, spacious courtyards,
provided with ardha tnandap, mahamandap,garbhagriha etc. Munificent royal
patronage peeps at every frame of the temple and wrings homage from the visitors
to sculptors and builders. There are many mini-shrines for the adorable deities
like Vinayaka, Madhaveswar, Mariamma, Poomayyaraya etc. Many commendable
traditions were built up here and among them angapradakshanam and tonsorial
operation top the list. Almost all perform these and derive immense emotional
satisfaction. The Mother cures several types of diseares affecting nerves, eyes
etc. She has a passion for blessing the pregnant women and showers boons the for
safe delivery of healthy, progressive praise worthy progeny, when worship is
made fervently. As adoration is proved productive of bliss and bright future
there is an unending streams of women throughout the year. The annual festival
falling in Panguni month is a gala occasion when thousands visit and go home
with bright facts indicating of the fulfilment of their desires.
It
lies about 8 km. off Satyamangalam on the way to Mysore and is accessible by
four wheelers.
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