{"id":83220,"date":"2024-06-28T09:56:44","date_gmt":"2024-06-28T09:56:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.talkwithrattan.com\/index.php\/2024\/06\/28\/remember-duryodhan-from-mahabharata-a-temple-dedicated-to-kaurav-prince-also-pays-taxes-in-kerala\/"},"modified":"2024-06-28T09:56:44","modified_gmt":"2024-06-28T09:56:44","slug":"remember-duryodhan-from-mahabharata-a-temple-dedicated-to-kaurav-prince-also-pays-taxes-in-kerala","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news.talkwithrattan.com\/index.php\/2024\/06\/28\/remember-duryodhan-from-mahabharata-a-temple-dedicated-to-kaurav-prince-also-pays-taxes-in-kerala\/","title":{"rendered":"Remember Duryodhan From Mahabharata? A temple dedicated to Kaurav prince also pays taxes in Kerala"},"content":{"rendered":"
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From trees to animals, actors to sportstars, India boasts temples dedicated to a wide array of living beings and things. For many, it may seem incredulous, but even mythological villains are revered in this land abundant with temples and countless deities, each resonating with different people for various reasons.<\/p>\n

Interestingly, Kerala<\/a>‘s Kollam district hosts a temple<\/a> dedicated to Mahabharata<\/a>‘s legendary villain<\/a>, Duryodhan<\/a>. What sets this temple apart is its adherence to modern governance: government records indicate taxes<\/a> are paid on behalf of the eldest Kaurav prince, as reported by ToI.<\/p>\n

Legend has it that Duryodhan, while traveling and in need of water, was offered toddy by a woman from a lower caste. Grateful for her hospitality, he blessed her village with land, leading to the construction of the temple as a gesture of gratitude. Here, ritual offerings include intoxicants, reflecting a departure from traditional practices.<\/p>\n

At Peruviruthy Malanada<\/a> temple, Duryodhan is symbolized not by an idol but by a polished mace, his weapon of choice. Despite his notorious role in the Mahabharata, where he infamously ordered Draupadi’s humiliation, in this village he is revered as a benign deity<\/a> known affectionately as ‘appoopa’ (grandpa), embodying protection and goodwill.<\/p>\n

The temple’s unique customs<\/a>, such as the offering of toddy, mirror other non-Vedic practices found in southern Indian temples. Locals believe this offering keeps the deity in a cheerful mood.<\/p>\n

Regarding taxes, although temples in India are typically tax-exempt, Duryodhan’s temple pays taxes on its 15 acres of land in Poruvazhy<\/a> village. This land was registered in his name when taxes were introduced in Kerala, underscoring the temple’s distinctive governance status.In Poruvazhy, Duryodhan’s temple challenges traditional narratives, urging visitors not to underestimate its significance in local lore and practice.
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