Maryamman Temple
Arulmigu Sri Mariamman Temple is an ancient Hindu temple located in Tiruchirappalli district, Tamil Nadu, India. The main deity, Samayapuram Mariamman, is unique as she is made of sand and clay with medicinal herbs, unlike traditional stone idols. Notably, there are no abhishekams conducted to the main deity, but a small stone statue in front receives the 'abishekam'.
मुख्य विवरण · Temple details
- प्रमुख देवता / Deity: Samayapuram Mariamman (मारियम्मन)
- स्थान / Location: Auroville, Tamil Nadu
- प्रबंधन / Managed by: Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department
महत्व · Significance
The temple is considered a powerful spiritual site due to the unique form of the main deity, attracting many devotees seeking blessings.
पूजा एवं साधना · Worship
Devotees come to seek blessings from the powerful Goddess.
- Abishekam is done to the small stone statue in front of the main deity.
प्रमुख त्योहार · Festivals
- Chithirai Car Festival
- Poo Choridal Festival
- Vaikasi Panchaprakaram Festival
- Thai Poosam Festival
Nearby temples
- Angalamman temple (0.4 km)
- Veerappan Temple (0.6 km)
- Throwpathi Amman temple (1.2 km)
- Irumbai Maakaleshwar Temple (1.8 km)
- திருஇரும்பைமாகாளம் கோயில் தலவரலாறு (1.8 km)
सामान्य प्रश्न · FAQ
Which deity is worshipped at Maryamman Temple?
Maryamman Temple is dedicated to Samayapuram Mariamman (मारियम्मन).
Where is Maryamman Temple located?
Maryamman Temple is located in Auroville, Tamil Nadu, India, at coordinates 12.0217, 79.7997.
Which temples are near Maryamman Temple?
Nearby temples include Angalamman temple (0.4 km); Veerappan Temple (0.6 km); Throwpathi Amman temple (1.2 km).