Samayapuram Mariamman Temple
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).
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| Country: | India |
| Location: | Samayapuram |
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| Architectural styles: | South Indian, Kovil |
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.