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
Religion
AffiliationHinduism
DeityMariamman
Location
LocationSamayapuram
StateTamil Nadu
CountryIndia
Architecture
Architectural typeSouth 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
  1. "South Indian temples - Astrouniverse.com". www.astrouniverse.com.
  2. "Arulmigu Mariamman Temple, Samyapuram, Trichy, Beta". www.samayapurammariammantemple.tnhrce.in. Archived from the original on 2019-04-08. Retrieved 2017-01-20.
  3. "Samayapuram, Trichy - Find things to do, photos, ratings and reviews".
  4. "Samayapuram temple earns 1.8cr by selling tonsured hair". The Times of India.
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