Samayapuram Mariamman Temple
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| Country: | India |
| Location: | Samayapuram |
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| Architectural styles: | South Indian, Kovil |
Samayapuram Mariamman Temple is a Hindu Temple. It is in Samayapuram, a suburb of Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu. The main deity of the temple is Mariamman. Mariamman is also known as "Samayapura Mariamman".[1] The main deity is made of clay, sand with some extractions of herbs unlike traditional Mariamman deities, Hence there is no abhishekam(sacred bathing).
Followers believe that the Mariamman has enormous powers. These powers can cure any kind of disease or illness.[2]They offer Mavilakku, a dish made up of jaggery, ghee and rice flour.[3]
Samayapuram Mariamman Temple is the second wealthiest temple in Tamil Nadu after Palani Murugan temple.[4] More than a thousand devotees visit Samayapuram on Sundays, Tuesdays and Fridays. These are holy days for Mariamman.
Samayapuram Mariamman Temple Media
A painting of Mariamman on the ceiling of the entrance hall.
Gold-plated vimana over the sanctum.
Entrance corridor, lined with shops
References
- ↑ South Indian temples - Astrouniverse.com.. www.astrouniverse.com.
- ↑ Arulmigu Mariamman Temple, Samyapuram, Trichy, Beta. www.samayapurammariammantemple.tnhrce.in. Retrieved 2017-01-20.
- ↑ Samayapuram, Trichy - Find things to do, photos, ratings and reviews. Retrieved 2018-06-29.
- ↑ Samayapuram temple earns 1.8cr by selling tonsured hair. The Times of India.