Rajeshwari Temple
All the palaces in Tamilnadu, it is usual to build a temple
dedicated to Rajarajeshwari. Even today there is one such temple at
Ramalingavilasam, Ramanathapuram Palace of Sethupatis and having daily
poojas. At Thanjavur Maratta Palace also, Rajarajeshwari temple was
built, but it was ruined. At Madurai Palace, the building at the
north-east of Natakasala might have been the temple. The shrine was
richly carved with stone work and its dome and finial were covered with
gold. The King used to offer worship to Goddess Rajarajeshwari daily in
the morning. This temple situated to the south-west of Rangavilasam
facing east with a Court in the front. In front of the shrine also was a
ountainand a garden with domed buildings. To the west of Natakasala were
an armoury, a pond, a wrestlor's pavilion, a pavilion for cock fights
and servants quarters. All these structures were disappeared due to
natural calamities.
Rangavilasa
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