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. Carved Balconies
The uppermost storey VISITORS’ CHECKLIST
of the renovated
temple is fringed by Practical Information
overhanging balconies Open daily. ^ _ Janmashtami
with exquisitely (Jul/Aug), Dussehra (Sep/Oct).
carved panels. Obligatory to wear the saffron
cap, available outside. Shoes and
leather objects not allowed.

. Tower Shrines
The Leaning Tower (on the right) was the
main temple until it was damaged during
an earthquake in 1905. The adjoining tower
has since become the main shrine.

Golden Finials
The finials, a combination
of symbols of the sun and
the moon, represent
the deity and
royal patrons.

Wooden Skittles
Carved wooden skittles
hang from the eaves of
the temple roofs.

. Silver Doors
The silver doors
that lead to the
second courtyard
are embellished
with panels depicting
various Hindu gods.
They were added Dussehra Festival
during the reign of Dussehra is the only time of the year when
Padam Singh (1914– the original 200-year-old image of
47), a Bushahr king. Bhimakali is actively worshipped.

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