The Spellbinding Beauty Of Goddess Tripura Sundari !

 

The Spellbinding Beauty Of Goddess

Tripura Sundari !

To seek the blessings of Goddess Bhadrakali, we must go to Warangal where the goddess is residing. As we discover the Bhadrakali Temple in Warangal, we will find that there are many special features, that make us want to come back again.

Let us start with the major attraction of the temple. The presiding deity of the 250 year old Bhadrakali Temple, is worshiped in the sitting position, with a crown on her head, different weapons in her eight arm and a fierce face. The deity measures 2.7 X 2.7 meters and is built in the square shape. Though the temple is dedicated to Goddess Bhadrakali, it is believed by the devotees that the goddess has transformed into Tripura Sundari because of the chanting of the holy mantras.

This form as Tripura Sundari is believed to be the supreme manifestation of the beauty of Prakruti. The literal translation of the term means, the beauty of the three worlds. The best time to visit the Bhadrakali Temple, is during the pious month of Sravana, that falls between August and September. Within the temple complex on can find 8 major and 12 minor temples. The Bhadrakali temple is known to the result of the efforts of the Kakatiyas. It is believed that a brahmin from Karnataka, Ganapathi Sastry, brought the Bhadrakali Temple, out of its ruins. Among the other attractions around the Bhadrakali temple, is a beautiful lake that was artificially created. To experience nature’s beauty in its purest form, one must visit the Bhadrakali Temple in Warangal.

- Kruti Beesam