BHAGAVAN MAHAKALA OF AVANTIKA

The incarnations of Goddess Sakti are exhibited on the walls and the artistry of the painter is superb. This Goddess was the family Goddess of king Vikramaditya and hence received munificent patronage which is greeting the eyes of the visitors in its grandiose sculpture and vast dimensions. Sacrifice of animals was in vogue and particularly buffalo was preferred to appease the goddess to get merit.

There at a distance of 3 km lies a banyan tree in its miniature form called Siddhavata. Its size is remaining unaffected even with the passages of centuries. Its holiness coupled with queerness rouse curiosity and people visit and offer prayers. Belief current here is that childless parents if imprint, the letter 'OM' with cow-dung on the tree they are blessed with children. Queer are the sports of Bhagawan, aren't they? Belief brings benedictions, and benedictions brighten the future of the believers immensely. Infront of Siddhavat lies a Sivalinga enshrined suitably in a structure and it is called Anadikapileswar. There is a strange belief that it is slowly going down into the earth and has gone six inches since its inception. It is its uniqueness and there is divinity pervading by this oddity and hence pilgrims bound for Badarinath visit this kshetra, to offer prayers first and then proceed for full merit and absolute auspicious journey. They offer pindas also here.

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