THE MULAVAR
The presiding deity is called Dandayudhapani. The image about four feet in height is made of
Navapashana. And is supposed to have been made by sage Bhoga. Hence any substance that comes
into contact with it acquires miraculous powers.
To availing that rare benefit, devotees offer many
types of abhishekam - bathe the icon with paneer, paal, sandal paste coconut water, panchamritam and
take them home as prasad Every visitor takes home invariably panchamirtham, a speciality here.
There are several types of Prayer Services to the deity There are many minishrines and mandapams
adorned with several gods, like Eswara, Parvathi etc
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