Sunday 6 November 2016

Sri Dharmaraja Koil / Draupadi Amman Temple, Saidapet East, Chennai, Tamil Nadu.

 06th November 2016.
When I searched google map for the temples is  Saidapet East area along the banks of river Adyar, I came across this Dharmaraja Koil. Until  I had seen the temple I could not come to a conclusion, who is the deity. Yes the presiding deity is Draupadi Amman  and stucco images of Pancha Pandavas with Panchali ( Draupadi ) are in the mandapam connected to the epic Mahabharat.  Even though Draupadi Amman is the main deity the temple and the street are called in the name of Dharmar.


HISTORY AND INSCRIPTIONS
It was claimed that the temple is more than 300-400 years old. Annual festival of uriyadi is conducted in a grand manner. The Arutjothi Vinayagar Sannidhi at the entrance was added in the latter period.


TEMPLE TIMINGS
There is no fixed time for the temple pooja and an old lady takes care of the temple.

HOW TO REACH:
About a KM from Saidapet bus terminus and the temple is on the Dharmaraja Koil Street.

LOCATION:CLICK HERE




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---OM SHIVAYA NAMA---

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