CHENGANNUR - BHAGAWATI TEMPLE

Mother Bhagawati then demonstrated her sport. Her target, of course, was the alien. Soon the officer's wife experienced excruciating pains due to heavy bleeding, started on the very same day of stopping the centuries-old practice. And his children too took ill. Attempts by doctors could not bring relief. Best and experienced in the field withdrew from the scene. He consulted astrologists, but learnt to his stupifaction that it was due to his atheistic action - stopping of Triputtu ceremony.

Well-wishers exhorted him to retract for his welfare. Better counsel prevailed and after persuasion he ordered for its resumption with immediate effect. There was general rejoicing in the theist circle. Old order got itself resuscitated. Needless to prolong, there was instant stopping of the bleeding of his wife. Children too become alright in hours. The penitent officer at once decided to donate a sum of Rs. 700/- the actual amount spent usually for it even year from his own savings. Pride paid its due and arrogance bore scars of stigma. And it is said that it is being received from his successors even today. Indeed a great punishment! Better atonement!! Best historic proof!!! Although it is a great lesson for meddlesomeness, egoism eras not completely curbed.

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