| The Kovils Of Kerala |
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| Temples Of India |
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THE KOZHIKODE TALI - THE SEAT OF PATTANAM |
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the Nalambalam outside, there are shrines for Narasimha and
Dharmasasta, each one. It is a unique feature that Narasimha is
adored here only. No shrine - anywhere has one independent shrine;
built for this incarnation. There is another shrine to the northwest
containing the family deities of the Zamorins, besides housing the
beautiful images of Krishna, Devi, Ganapathi, Sivalinga and a
Salyarama. The Krisha mandir enshrining the beautiful image of Srikrishna lies to the north, east of Lord Siva's Srikoil: It has all the .constituent parts, like Srikoil nalambalam, flag-stuff etc. And is beautiful with excellent murals and panels. The Mulavirat is Chaturbhuja Mahavishnu revealing in his potent weapons - Sudarsana Chakra, conch, mace and lotus. |
