Temples in and around Madurantakam
by B. Mekala | 2016 | 71,416 words
This essay studies the Temples found around Madurantakam, a town and municipality in Kancheepuram (Kanchipuram) District in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Madurantakam is one of the sacred holy places visited by Saint Ramanuja. It is also a region blessed with many renowned temples which, even though dating to at least the 10th century, yet they c...
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Sri Dharmarajar and other Temples
These temples are at the Peruveli village is seven miles from taluk headquarters.
Altogether there are four temples close to one another for the following deities:
1. Sri Drowpati Amman -Dharmarajar;
2. Vigneswarar;
3. Pidariamman
4. Mariamman;
The temples came into existence some 300 years ago. Poojas are performed daily. From the dry and wet lands they get annul income There is a wooden Car.
Annual festivals are celebrated in the following months.
1. Drowpathiamman -Chithirai month
2. Pidariamman -Vaikasi month
3. Mariamman -Adi month
4. Vigneswarar -Avani month[1]
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Ibid., p.40