She is also the Kula Deivam or family deity to many families, mainly belonging to the Kristabala Gothram. The ancestors of such families were once living in the village and used to worship Draupathi Amman. Draupathi Amman Temple at Sirukalathur is supposed to be several centuries old. The village elders believe that most probably an ancestor belonging to the Kristabala Gothram built it some 300 ye
ars ago. The temple was in shambles with thatched roof and tomb (kodimaram in teak wood) no proper building to host the deities. The project for renovation of the temple was taken up by some of the devotees in the late 2000s. The project was started in the year 2012. It was started with the co-operation of the villagers, generous donations by devotees and active participation of the residents of the village. The temple is presently being run and maintained by the Arulmigu Sree Draupathi Dharmaraja Amman Alayam Arakatalai(Trust) Regd.No.204/13.
