The original Sri Chakra established by Adi Shankaracharya can be 
found in a narrow depression in the temple. The murti of Goddess Kamakshi that was originally worshiped in the temple was a fierce form. It is said that Adi Shankaracharya changed the fierce form and made her the all providing Mother in a loving form.
The murti of Goddess Kamakshi has four hands and she holds Ankusa, Pasa, and a Kapala. One hand is in Abhaya Mudra posture. The murti is more related to Tantric worship and the murti is also known as Kirtimati and Devagarbha. There are shrines for Madaleeswarar Lingam, Saptha Kannikas (seven virgins), Nagar, and Mahishasuramardhini in the prakara-corridor. There is also the sculpture of Mother Annapoorani. Mother Veerya Lakshmi, once in the sanctum sanctorum is in a separate shrine now.
Categories: Maha Shakti Pithas
