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in such countless episodes of divine associations; religious organizations,
royal endownments; and gaining the most coveted place in the
scriptural works like the Mahabharata, the Ramayana, Skanda, Linga
and Basava Puranas, Soundaryalahari, Bramaramba Ashtaka, Kumara
Sambhava, and a host of others, besides the Chinese works authored
by famous travellers, like Fa-Hian and Hieun Tsang, this thirtha
kshetra has occupied an enviable place among the Saiva kshetras of
our Pavitra Bharat and pride of place among the most visit-worthy
yatrasthalas of eternal importance.
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