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The
Swamyambhulinga of Siva is of three feet in height and wears a
forlorn look, recalling his separation from Sati after her
immolation in the court of Dhaksha. This linga is adorned with
Swarna Kavacha, , fashioned into Ardhanareeswara form. It looks
extremely beautiful and resplendent that brings the palms of the
bhaktas together at a mere single sight.
The
image of Parvathi called popularly as Bhagawati was originally a
granite one, but it was later replaced by a beautiful two and half a
feet high panchaloha vigraha. The Mother is exceedingly beautiful
and with her enchanting lotus -- petalled eyes and smiling
countenance, she reveals in two hands -- one in Varadamudra gesture
and the other Abhaya. Decorated with several invaluable dazzling
jewels and resplendent silks, she casts such an enchantment that
bhaktas rivet 'their gaze on her for long. The numerous brass lamps
burning bright heighten her loveliness to million fold and make the
viewers oblivious of the world for a while. It becomes verily an
unforgettable experience to avail the darsan of both Gouri and
Shankar in one and the same Srikoil, moreover one behind the other.
There are many Upadevathas like Ganesh, Nilasiva, Sthalesan and
Dharma sasta in different places receiving veneration.
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