Thiru Narayana and Ramapriya – The famous Deities of Melukote
During the beginning of Satyayuga, Lord Brahma requested Lord Narayana to bestow upon him a murti for worship. Lord Narayana fulfilled the request by creating an image of Himself for Lord Brahma. The murti was 6 feet tall, made of shiny black stone, with four arms and hands holding a chakra, conch, club, and one palm outward bestowing benedictions. He was bedecked with golden ornaments, precious jewels, and diamonds. Lord Brahma was pleased and began…