Pallava-era Gaja Lakshmi

This temple is located about 5 km from Manimangalam, in a village named Pushpagiri, besides a factory in a secluded place. An ancient Shiva Linga named Siddhapureeswarar is the presiding deity. The highlight is the compact panel of the Pallava-era Gaja Lakshmi.

Gajalakshmi in this iconography is not usually found in and around Chennai. She is seen seated on a throne. She has just two arms and holds lotus in both arms. Two elephants flank her on both sides. She is adorned with the typical long Pallava-style crown.

Shiva Linga and Lakshmi were kept in the open space for a long. In the recent past, they have got a shelter under an asbestos sheet. Also, there are a few new additions, such as Ganapati and Subramanya.

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