What are the opening and darshan timings for Sri Draupadi Sametha Sri Dharmaraja Swamy Temple?

The timings for Sri Draupadi Sametha Sri Dharmaraja Swamy Temple are: 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM (All Days).

What is the dress code required at Sri Draupadi Sametha Sri Dharmaraja Swamy Temple?

Dress code guidelines: Traditional.

What is the spiritual significance (Sthala Puranam) of Sri Draupadi Sametha Sri Dharmaraja Swamy Temple?

A vital heritage center of the regional Draupadi cult in Andhra Pradesh. Devotees honor Yudhishthira (Dharmaraja), the eldest Pandava and symbol of absolute righteousness (Dharma), along with Draupadi Amman. The annual July festival features dramatic enactments of Mahabharata episodes including Bakasura Vadha, Draupadi Kalyanam, Arjununi Tapassu (where an artist performs penance atop a towering pole), and Duryodhana Vadha. On the Agnigundam night, sacred burning embers are placed directly in the lap (Odi) of the Draupadi Amman idol before thousands of vow-bound devotees (Kankanadharalu) walk barefoot across the glowing fire pit.

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Sri Draupadi Sametha Sri Dharmaraja Swamy Temple

Srikalahasti Town Center • ~55 mins from Tirupati (38 km)

38 km

Distance

55 mins

Travel Time

Open

Status

Free

Entry Fee

Temple Tradition & Devotional Purpose

Sacred Tradition & Practice

Experience intense Mahabharata folk heritage, spiritual drama, and the famous July Agnigunda Mahotsavam where thousands walk barefoot over glowing fire-pits.

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Timings & Schedule

6:00 AM - 8:00 PM

(All Days)

Dress Code

Traditional / Modest

Entry Fee

Free Darshan

Parking

Srikalahasti main town parking

Phones & Camera

Allowed Outside Main Temple

Saarthi Suggests

Located just 500m from main Srikalahasti Temple (2 mins by auto). Peak crowds gather during July Agnigundam festival; visit early morning for peaceful daily darshan.

Visit: 45 mins•Best: July

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Essential Facilities

FoodNearby Stalls

RO WaterAt Stalls

LockersNot Available

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RestroomsNear Gate

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About This Temple

Sri Draupadi Sametha Sri Dharmaraja Swamy Temple in Srikalahasti is a historic Pandava sub-temple famous for its July Agnigundam fire-walking festival.

Sri Draupadi Sametha Sri Dharmaraja Swamy Temple

Temple Tradition & Devotional Purpose

Before you go