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The Jyotirlingam in front of the image of the
Goddess Mookambika is of great relic. A golden line divides this
lingam into two unequal parts and is noticeable only in the light of
reflected sunlight pointed at the lingam. The right portion of the
lingam is associated with Bhrama, Vishnu and Shiva who is regarded
as the conscious static principles. On the other hand, the larger
left part of the lingam represents Kali, Lakshmi, and Saraswati who
symbolizes the creative energy principles.
The vibrant creative energy is thus principal in this lingam and
hence the Mother Goddess is the principal deity in this temple,
symbolized the metal idol in the female form. Energy symbolizes
feminine in Indian philosophies
Of all the images the Balamuri Ganapathi idol is the most beautiful
one. It is made of white marble is beautiful and high of meaning.
There is an image of a serpent bordering the idol. It is whispered
that, as you move in pradakshina, if you touch this serpent and
offer prayers, it results in several payback, like warding of
Sarpadosha, avoidance all evils and most importantly, bestowed with
good fortune.
Here pooja practices are based on two disciplines- one as per
vathula, which is one of the 28 Vedas of Shaivagama, and which
includes the rituals of Bali (sacrifice); secondly, as per Vijaya
yagama Shastra. The five diverse poojas performed at the temple on a
regular basis are during Dantadavana (brushing the teeth), morning,
afternoon, evening (pradhosha) and night. Pradosha Pooja is also
called as "Salam Mangalarathi".
Of the different festivals and other revels held at the temple, "Sharannavarathri"
which is held usually during October, and "Brahma Rathotsava" held
usually in the month of March are both very significantly observed.
The two rivers Agnithirtha & Sowparnika which flow in the sanctuary
of mookambika fall from Kodachadri hills.
It is thought that river absorbs the elements of 64 diverse
medicinal plants and roots as it flows, therefore it cures all the
diseases of those who bathe in it. Hence a bath in this river
assumes importance and is considered holy.
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