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SRI MARIAMMAN TEMPLE

Samayapuram, Tiruchirappalli, Tamilnadu, India

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Goddess

Maariamman is the main deity of this temple, who is an incarnation of Goddess Parvathi. The main deity in the sanctum is made of sand and clay and hence there are no abhishekams conducted to the main deity, but instead the abishekam is done to the small stone statue in front of it.

Interesting Facts

  • Mother Mariamman undergoes a fast for the welfare of mankind for 28 days from the last Sunday of Masi month (February-March).
  • During these days no cooked preparation is offered as nivedhana but only some flour, orange, grapes and green coconut. For completing this fasting, abishek is offered to Amman only with flowers – Poo in Tamil and this event is known as Poo Choridal.

Best Season To Visit

The best season to visit this temple is Winter season. The best months to visit are September to February.

Weather

Highest - April to June (38°C during day and 26°C during night)Average - May (37°C during the day and 21°C during night)Lowest - October to February (27°C during day and 18°C during night)Monsoon season - August to September

Dress Code

  • For men the dress code is Shirt & Trouser, Dhoti or Pyjamas with upper cloth.
  • For women the preferred dress code is saree or half-saree with blouse or chudidhar with pyjama and upper cloth.
  • These rules are applicable for foreigners also. Shorts, mini-skirts, middies, sleeveless tops, low-waist jeans and short-length T-shirts are not allowed.
  • Pilgrims/visitors will not be allowed inside the temple if dress code is not followed.

Do's & Dont's

  • Do bathe and wear clean clothes before you enter the temple.
  • Do respect ancient customs and co-piligrims while at temple.
  • Smo​king is strictly prohibited inside the temple premises.

transport connections

Name Distance Contact Number
Samayapuram Bus Stand
950 M 18004194287
Srirangam Raiway Station
9.4 KM 0431-2704248
Tiruchirapalli International Airport
22 KM 07373774163

Architecture

Sri Maariamman Temple has a 5 tier Rajagopuram, Dwaja Stambham is coated with Golden metal and has placed inside Rajagopuram.

Sakthi Theertham :

  • This is the sub river of the Great River Cauvery.
  • It's called as "PERUVALAI VAAIKAAL". It's called as Punitha Sakthi Theertham. It situated in south side of South Car street.

Mahamaayee Theertham :

  • It's situated north west side of samayapuram maariamman temple and left side to Samayapuram, near Tiruchi-Chennai highway.
  • This Theertam used for Thepporsava Festival, At the time of Mahamaham here Water become more.

Jadaayu Theertham :

  • This holy tank situated the south side of Arulmigu Kanagaambikai Udanurai Sri Muktheeswarar Temple and the South East side of Arulmigu Maariamman Temple.
  • This theertham related to the epic of Raamaayana. God give mukthi to Jadaayu in this place.

Ganga Theertham :

  • This is near to the easter side of Arulmigu Ujjaini Ohm Kaaliamman Temple(Sub temple of Arulmigu Maariamman Temple) and south east side of Arulmigu Maariamman Temple.
  • As per Vikiramaathithan prayer River Gangaa Devi appeared here. For Vikiramaathitha's Kaali Pooja, this theertham used.
  • This is the most powerful theertham to rectify diseases, pshcylogical disorders.

History

This temple was 1000-2000 years old and It is believed that King Dasaratha worshipped Mariamman at Samayapuram.

Temple Timings

Day Timings
All Days 05:30 AM - 09:00 PM

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Airports

Airport Name Distance
Shamshabad 40 KM
Lorem Ipsum 12 KM

Railway Stations

Railway Station Name Distance
Secunderabad 10 KM
Nampally 12 KM
Begumpet 6 KM
Lingampally 20 KM

Bus Stations

Bus Station Name Distance
MGBS 35 KM
CBS 28 KM
kukatpally 20 KM
Lingampally 30 KM
Uppal 35 KM

Private Transports

Transport Name Distance Contact Number
Private Transport 8 KM 9546858757
Private Transport1 8 KM 9546858757
Private Transport1 8 KM 9546858757
Private Transport1 8 KM 9546858757
Private Transport1 8 KM 9546858757

Local Transports

Transport Name Distance Contact Number
Local Transport 5 KM 9546858757
Local Transport1 5 KM 9546858757
Local Transport1 5 KM 9546858757
Local Transport1 5 KM 9546858757
Local Transport1 5 KM 9546858757

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SRI MARIAMMAN TEMPLE

Samayapuram, Tiruchirappalli, Tamilnadu, India

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