Nestled on the foothills of Anuvavi, a picturesque spot known for Lord Muruga temple, Sri Lalithambigai Amman Temple unifies the divinity with the splendor of Mother Nature. Sri Lalita considered as a divine manifestation of the goddess Durga is the chief deity here. The other deities worshipped in the premises are Laksmi Narasimha, Vishnudurga, Ashtalakshmi, Kalabairavar and Sri Dakshinamurthy. The temple is known for its serene location and the practice of Lalita cult.
The purana of Lalita explains about the manifestation of Goddess for the destruction of demon called Bandasura. It details about the construction of Sripura the abode of Lalita in the form of Sri Chakra. Lalita Sahasranama consists of one thousand names and Trisati is of three hundred names, praising her divine attributes. Sri Adi Sankaracharya and Sri Bhaskararaya had contributed commentaries for Trisati and Sahasranama. These texts have shown new dimensions towards understanding and practice of Sri Lalita Cult.
The significance of Lalita cult lies in its value of reaching the ultimate realization through the acquisition of righteousness and benevolence. Sri Lalithambikai Amman Temple stands as a reigning glory for propagating the values of Lalita cult.
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