Apart from Krishna, the worship of Draupadi and his maternal uncle Shakuni are also done.
Suspense Crime, Digital Desk : There are so many temples scattered all over the Indian continent that are dedicated to great personalities of the Mahabharata era. Right from the lord Krishna in Udupi and the lord Arjun in Aranmula to the wife of the pandavas Draupadi, Yudhishthira and the maternal uncle Shakuni; the customs, traditions and the folklore are still alive and surviving for many centuries now.
Lord Krishna Temple (Udupi, Karnataka)
Considered to be one of the holiest Krishna temples, Udupi in Karnataka is revered and a spiritual destination for the followers since the last 700 years. It was built by the saint Madhvacharya, and followers visit to attain blessings of the lord Krishna. The temple is dedicated to the lord Krishna, the god and guide of the Mahabharata.
Dharmaraya Swamy Temple (Bengaluru, Karnataka)
The Dharmaraya Swamy temple in Bengaluru is dedicated to the eldest among the Pandavas and Yudhishthira, also called as Dharmaraja. The sacred temple is one of the most prominent Draupadi temples in South India. Mahabharata's customs and traditions are very much evident in their colourful festivals and annual pujas. Yudhishthira, the eldest son of king Pandu is one of the deities believed to signify righteousness and morality.
Draupadi Amman Temple
The Amman temples in Tamil Nadu is chiefly dedicated to Draupadi; the great Goddess, representing the strength of courage and devotion. The century old practices of the Mahabharata are sustained throughout these temples via some remarkable folk rituals and extravagant annual festivals. Numerous devotees offer their respect to the Draupadi Amman as the goddess and a protectress.
