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).
| Samayapuram Mariyamman Temple | |
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| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| Deity | Mariamman |
| Location | |
| Location | Samayapuram |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| Country | India |
| Architecture | |
| Architectural type | 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.
References change
- ↑ "South Indian temples - Astrouniverse.com". www.astrouniverse.com.
- ↑ "Arulmigu Mariamman Temple, Samyapuram, Trichy, Beta". www.samayapurammariammantemple.tnhrce.in. Archived from the original on 2019-04-08. Retrieved 2017-01-20.
- ↑ "Samayapuram, Trichy - Find things to do, photos, ratings and reviews". Archived from the original on 2018-06-29. Retrieved 2018-06-29.
- ↑ "Samayapuram temple earns 1.8cr by selling tonsured hair". The Times of India.