The Hindu·India

Pidari Ekaveeri: fierce goddess, captivating smile

Summarised by Spiced Kopi · 23 October 2026, 06:19 UTC ·10 sec listen

At Tiruvalanchuzhi Temple, Pidari Ekaveeri stands as a fierce guardian with a surprisingly captivating smile. The eight-armed goddess carries an array of weapons and wears a garland of human skulls, creating a striking contrast between beauty and menace.

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