Sri Palle Kondeswara Temple
The granite sculpture of the reclining Lord is huge to about 16 feet, as also the image of the seated Parvathi. Sun God and Moon God are present on either side of Goddess Parvathi; Lord Maha Vishnu, Brahma, Lakshmi, Sage Margandeyar, Sage Agasthiar, Sage Valmiki,Indran, Sage Naradhar, Sanagathi Munis, Nandikeshwarar, Lord Subrahmanya with His Consorts, Lord Ganapathy and many devars and rishis are present in the sanctum sanctorum as sculptures. The whole Kailasam has assembled there, a scene which can not be seen in any other temple.
1. As per Legend, Pradhosham started here in all temples no pooja will be done and the screen will be closed as the respective gods would have gone to see Shiva’s Dance.
2. The only place where Lord Shiva is in the reclining pose.
3. Goddess is present with Kamadhenu and Karpaha Viruksham on either side got out of churning the milky ocean
4. Kuberans at the entrance instead of Dwarabalahars are also with their consorts Sanganidhi on the left side and with his consort Paduma nidhi on the right.
The specialty of this temple being that all its deities are present with their consorts. They are:
1.Pallikondeeswarar – Sarva Mangalaambikai;
2.Valmeegishwarar – Maragathambikai;
3.Vinaayakar – Siddhi, Buddhi;
4.Saasthaa – Pooranai, Pushakalai;
5.Kuberan – Sanganidhi and Padumanidhi;
6.Dakshinamoorthy – Taara;
7. Kasi Viswanathar – Vislakshi
(Thanks to Asha Saywerth for this picture of Sri Palle Kondeswara Temple)
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