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The
Greatest Sivalinga
On
entering into the sanctum sanctorum, we are greeted by an
overwhelming sight. It is the fascinating spectacle of the enormous
monolithic black Sivalinga. Understand, it is biggest of its kind in
India and measures 9 feet in height and 23 1/2 feet in
circumference. Its extraordinary grandeur is heightened by its
superb finish and dazzling surface with glistening polish. It is
adorned on the forehead by three rectangular strips of shining
silver with
a ruby in the middle, standing for ash marks and verimillion. This
remarkable dignified Sivalinga is installed on a high flat dias
cd1led Avudayar measuring 54" in circumference and 6 feet in
height. The beauty of the ornament on head and white cloth adorning
the Linga are beyond description. And according to belief gods
worship it at nights in their ethereal forms. On account of its
abnormal size and exceptional height, an elevated platform is
specially built for the priests to stand and perform archana, harati,'
abhishekam etc. And more than thirty sacred materials like milk,
ash, panner etc. are used for abhishekam. The Sivalinga has many
other august names such as Adavallan, Dakshinameruvitankan,
Perivudayar etc. It is unique in every respect.
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