The Mooka Panchashati is a 500-verse Sanskrit hymn devoted to Goddess Kamakshi of Kanchipuram, attributed to Mooka Kavi, whose transformative devotion is central to its legacy. Rooted in the bhakti tradition, the hymn blends accessible prayer with philosophical depth, illuminating Kamakshi’s form, compassion, and power. The Kamakshi Amman Temple provides a living context for this…