30-07-2025
6 Temples In South India Where Draupadi Is Worshipped
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Melpadi Draupadi Amman Temple, Vellore (Tamil Nadu): The word 'Amman' means 'mother'. In this temple, Draupadi is worshipped like a mother figure. She is celebrated as a goddess of patience and purity. (Image: AI-Generated)
Sri Dharmaraja-Draupadi Temple, Bengaluru (Karnataka): Built by Vahnikula Kshatriya kings, this 800-year-old temple is not just dedicated to Draupadi but also the Pandavas. To honour the queen, the Karaga festival is held here; wherein a man carrying a pot on his head must perform several rituals. (Image: AI-Generated)
Draupadi Amman Temples, Kumbakonam (Tamil Nadu): This Tamil town has not one or two, but several temples dedicated to Draupadi. Year round, festivals are held to honour her legacy. (Image: AI-Generated)
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Draupadi Ratha, Mahabalipuram (Tamil Nadu): This monolithic structure is part of the Pancha Ratha complex. It has been carved from a single granite rock. (Image: AI-Generated)
