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TIRUVANAIKAVAL
- THE SEAT OF JALALINGA |
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magnificent ancient temple lies surrounded by mango groves and
exquisite green island vegetation. In this temple complex, there is
situated a grand and well built shrine for Mother Parvathi called
here Akhilandeswari. It faces the east, whereas the Jambukeswarar is
facing the west. The Chola style of sculptured architectural
adornments and spacious courtyards consecreted with several
parivaradevatas in majestic niches greeting the eyes afford a feast
to astikas and paryatakas as well. The oddity that strikes the eye
here is -- during the mid-day puja, the priest, wearing the dress of
a female offers worship, symbolising the fact that Mother Parvathi
herself is worshipping the Lord. Another strangeness that greets the
visitors is the adorning of the tall bulky stone pillars by the
carvings of many pouranic ' figures. One among them is the
Ekapadeswar figure on one of the broad tall stone pillars
in the Mahamantapa of Akilandeswari temple. This awe-inspiring image
of Eswar is flanked by Brahma and Vishnu with their vehicles Swan
and Garuda on either side. It is worth - seeing.
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