Day February 25, 2015

Nineteen Feet Sleeping Rama

The Idol is about 19 feet in length.

Seven Hooded Snake, is found as an Umbrella to Him.

Legend has it that, whlileRama was returning to Ayodhya,on the request of the Vaikanasa Rishis to give darshan to them Lord Rama graced the place with His presence with Sita, Lakshmana and Hanuman.

Tamil Kings In Mahabharata

King Sarangathdwaja wanted to attack Dwaraka to avenge his father's Death, the Pandya King after obtaining weapons from Bhisma, Drona, Balarama and Kripa.

However wiser counsel prevailed and he dropped the idea.

Later he fought alongside the side of the Pandavas against Drona(7:23).

He was rate as an Athiratha by Bhishma( (5,172)