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The designation of "half" is deeply symbolic and connects to the iconography of the deity. The central icon at Saptashrungi is not a typical statue but a massive natural rock formation that is seen as the manifestation of the Goddess. This image is adorned with a crown and ornaments. The key feature is a permanent, natural mark on the forehead of this formation. This mark is worshipped as the symbolic representation of the part of Sati's body that fell here. In the context of the Shakti Peetha legend, if a major part like the heart or head defines a full peetha, a smaller part like a segment of the forehead might be designated as an "ardha" or half peetha. This doesn't diminish its power; in fact, it adds to its uniqueness and specific spiritual significance, marking it as the place where the Goddess's powerful third eye or brow chakra is especially present.