SRI VADAKKUNATHAN OF TRICHUR

THE ARCHAMURTHIS

Now begins the darsan of the principal deities. Surprise greets the devotee first on entering the Vadakkunathan Srikoil. The Mahalinga obtained by Parasurama is installed here facing west, but
due to offering of constant ablisheka with cow's ghee, it is formed into a tall 10-foot-mound. Though it is surrounded by burning oil lamps round the clock and for centuries, the mound neither melted off, nor lost its shape.

Is it not Sivamahima? Yes, the Vadakkunathan's eternal miracle! The temple's unique blessing too. Moreover, one sees neither an insect, nor his nose is assailed by bad adour. This centuries old ghee is in great demand for making herbal preparations to cure diseases. 

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