MOTHER KALI OF KODUNGALLUR

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This shrine where MOTHER Kali is worshipped with boundless devotion is enshrining the image of Kannaki, who with her potent curse burnt the city of Madurai in addition to killing of that unjust Pandyan King instantly; it is this shrine containing a secret chamber treasuring up the material remains of that Mahasadhvi Kannaki, whose sacred name brought undying fame to Cholas, deathless notoriety to the Pandyas and immortality to Cheras; it is this temple's life size wooden image adored as Kati embodying the potent aspect amsas of the six indomitable Gods - Brahma, Vishnu, Maheswara, Subrahmanya, Yama and Indra; it is this temple's image of Kannaki made from the holy stone brought from the Himalayas by Senguttavan and was installed in the presence of mightily imperial monarch; it is this island temple that guided the fortunes of Cheras; it is here the images of Saptamatrukas receiving adoration along with the archamurthi; it is this temple city once enjoyed the status of metropolitan city of the valorous Cheras for centuries; it is this temple that kept its doors open to all castes including panchamas long before the Temple entry legislation came into force; it is here celebrated the famous Cock festival when several thousands of cocks were sacrificed to the Goddess Kali; it is here installed a twelve foot-high kshetrapala's image, a rarity among the Kali temples; it is here the much despised Goddess Vasurimala, the cause of contagious diseases was tamed, and subdued before installation, and it is here the dreadful demon Daruka Was killed by MOTHER Kali, created by Lord Siva with his phalanetra.

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