Tuesday, July 29, 2008

Kamadgiri Temple

Kamadgiri, the temple of wish fulfilment, is the main attraction of Chitrakoot. Situated on the bank of the river Mandakini, the temple is set amidst the beautiful Vindhya Hills.The main entrance displays statues of lions and elephants on either side of Goddess Lakshmi, worshipped mainly for Wealth and Prosperity. The central hall of this Goddess temple is dedicated to Lord Rama, flanked by idols of his wife Sita and Lakshmana, his dedicated brother who accompanied him in exile. The idols are worshipped with flowers, incense, coconuts and red cloth that are readily available within the precincts of the temple.

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