A: The state of ‘archa’ refers to the easily accessible manifestation form of the Lord, in any of the material chosen by His devotee and acts in the same manner He acts with non-elemental (‘apraakrutha’) body. Unaffected by the limitations of time or physical boundaries, He willingly lets Himself into the grip of His devotees in the worshipable still forms by His descent in temples and dwelling places of His devotees .
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