Shri Mariamman Temple

About Shri Mariamman Temple

The temple complex reverentially named as “ Mari Amman” is a powerful combined Tamil Word “ Mari” (Rain /மழை) with the Tamil word “ Amman (Mother or Capital and also the King’s Quarters) is a Hindu goddess of rain especially popular in Tamil Nadu and surrounding regions. She is the main mother goddess most important in the rural areas of Tamil Nadu and Thirucherai. Māri is closely associated with the Hindu goddess Durga and Parvati as well as with her northern counterpart Shitala Devi. Her festivals are held during the late summer season of “Aadi”. Throughout the Tamil Nadu and Deccan region, the grand festival known as “Aadi Thiruvizha” is devoted to Mariamman. Her worship mainly focuses on curing diseases like cholera, smallpox, and chickenpox and bringing rains.

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