The visit to this Jyeshta Devi at Komal was part of the “Thirukadaiyur, Akkur and Therazhundur, Padal Petra Sthalangal visit” on 22nd October 2026. The village Komal is on the banks of the Veeracholan River, and the same was called Kopuri in ancient times.
The Jyeshta Devi is near the Mariamman Temple in Komal village near Mayiladuthurai. Jyeshta Devi is worshipped by the locals, and I couldn’t identify the minute details of the sculpture.
Jyeshta Devi is in a sitting posture with legs wide apart, shown with karanda makuda and a dress below her waist. Holding blue lotus/ Nilotpala flower in both hands. She has a slim stomach and thighs, similar to Kongu Nattu Jyeshta Devi sculptures. Her son and daughter are on both sides, holding a lotus flower in one hand. The crow and broom are missing in this sculpture.
Based on the iconography, experts believe that this Jyeshta Devi belongs to the 11th to 12th century Chozha period.
LOCATION OF THE JYESHTA DEVI: CLICK HERE
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