Elements of Hindu Iconography v1.c7.37

v1.c7.37

Another object of adoration to the Hindu is the sepulchre of saints. Places hallowed by the presence of such sepulchres, or associated otherwise with the memory of saints and sages, are venerated all over the country. For instance, the birth places of Śaṅkarāchārya, Rāmānujāchārya and Madhvāchārya, and also the places where these great teachers passed away, are held in high reverence by their respective followers. The temple of the famous Vaiṣṇava devotee Puṇḍalik near Paṇḍharipūr is visited by all pilgrims who go there to worship Paṇḍharināth, the tradition being that this god appeared at Paṇḍharipūr in response to the dutifulness and devotion of Puṇḍalik.