Mariamman Temple

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• Parigaram

  It is customary for the devotees to bring their troubles to the Goddess, like how the fire burns into ashes and finally the fire burns and good deeds are done. It is customary to take the Agni Chatti to the temple and put it in the Agni Chatti tank reserved for it opposite to the Mariamman Mandapam which is situated in the Master Plan Complex area of the temple.

• Parigaram

  Among the devotees coming to the temple who dont have children yet and those who have given birth without any difficulties, in order to fulfill their wishes. It is customary for parents stand front and back to cradle their baby in a sugar cane and carry it on their shoulders and crawl around the temple and offer their fulfillment at the appropriate place in the temple.

• Parigaram

  - It is customary for devotees to make offerings of silver eyelets, hands, feet, chest, head, male and female idols in order to fulfill their wishes.

• Parigaram

  Devotees offer salt and pepper packets to the goddess at the appropriate place in the temple as an offering for who come to the temple and those who have contracted measles, to get rid quickly of their injuries or do not get any physical injuries.

• Parigaram

  There is no difference between men, women, children and the elderly people offering their hair to the goddess to live a healthy life with the grace of the goddess.

• Parigaram

  It is customary for devotees to pay offerings to pray for the good harvest of paddy and new grains grown on their agricultural lands and also to offer livestock such as goats, cows, chickens etc. as offerings to the temple.

• Thala Virutcham

  Neem tree is the Sthala Viruthcham of Arulmighu Mariamman temple. The neem tree is considered to be a reflection of Mahamari. The tradition of associating the neem tree with Ambal is considered to be a stable one in Tamil culture. The beautiful seppu thirumeni of a Aayiram Kannudaiyal was taken from the bark under this neem tree, which has various medicinal benefits. The mother who is currently sitting in the sub-shrine is still showing her head towards the tree. The benevolent Neem tree is worshiped as an image of Mother. The comparison of Neem tree to Mothers body, Neem leaf to Mahamari crown of fire and Neem flower to diamond tilaka on the forehead is an old phenomenon.

• Prayer

  Thai Poosam festival is one of the most important festivals held in Arulmighu Mariamman temple. The month of Thai is a feast for Tamil peoples. During this month the 10-day grand festival are celebrated. On the 10th day, Ambal comes in a glass palanquin from around 7.31 am to 8.31 am. Devotees and crowds depart from the temple and follow the procession that pass through Tollgate, Nochiyam and many other villages along the way and reaches Kollidam river, Vadathiru cauvery at 5.00 pm. At 5.30 in the evening, the Tirthavari will be performed to Mother, special prayers will be performed and she will bless the devotees. At this moment, lakhs of devotees take bath in river and receive the grace of Ambal. There will be spectacular fireworks and cultural performances that night. Also, offerings will be made by the devotees. This day is considered as a very important day. On that day, the temple closed at 4.00 pm. At around 10.00 pm, Samayapuram Mariamman will be honored by Srirangam Aranganathaswamy Thirukoil in a grand manner in the Asthana Mandapam. Maha abhishekam and poojas are performed to Amman from 1.00 am to 3.00 am on that day. At 5.00 am, Ambal leaves from there on a glass palanquin and passes through Nochiyam, Mannachanallur, Vengankudi on the way to bequeath various blessings and reaches the temple at 10.00 pm. At 11.00 p.m, Dhujaroganam will be conducted for Ambal and unwrapping of the Navashanthi kaapu will be performed. The Thaipusa festival ends that night.

• Prayer

  This festival is held on the last Sunday of the month of Maasi, which is a grand festival that does not happen anywhere else in Tamil Nadu. On this day, in the morning from the Parvati Mandapam of the temple, the Joint Commissioner / Executive Officer, priests, temple staffs and devotees take a precession around the temple with a basket of flowers. After this, at 8.00 am in the morning, Amman pachai pattini fast begins. In an called Rakshabandhanam, all the devotees and public wear garlands and fast. On this occasion, pushpa abhishekam takes place at Lord Ambals sanctum with the flowers brought by Pratisha Ganapati. During this time, the goddess is anointed with many kinds of flowers, not only from Tamil Nadu but also from other states. Devotees are happy to see the Goddess decorated with various flowers. In Tamil Nadu this kind of poochoridhal ceremony is a sight that cannot be seen anywhere else. At 3.00 p.m., Abhishekam to the goddess takes place. After that, Sayaratsai Puja is performed to Ambal in Mahamandapam. Only green flour, coconut water and fruits are submitted in lieu of naivediya for 28 days from the first day of flower sprinkling. Also buttermilk, Panakam and Thullumavu are submitted before the goddess while performing Sayaratcha Pooja in Mahamandapam. For the benefit of the devotees, the temple is opened throughout the night. Poochoridhal ceremony for Ambal continues. Lakhs of devotees participate in the Poochorithal festival and worship the Goddess by decorating them with various flowers. People of various ethnic groups enjoy offering flowers to the goddess as much as they like. On this day, flowers are gathered all over the temple.

• Prayer

  Every year, from Masi last Sunday to Panguni last Sunday, the mother does severe penance during this fast. All kinds of Naivetiyas which are usually offered to Mother are not offered for 28 days. Only unsalted buttermilk, sugarcane drink, fresh water and cooling fruits are offered to the fasting mother. After 28 days of her fasting, the Chithirai car festival starts with the flag hoisting and on the 10th day the Chithirai car festival takes place. If you worship the mother at this time, the dosha of Rahu and Ketu will be washed away. Mother is the ruler of all the 12 Zodiac signs, so ambal wipes away all the doshas related to it. It is the perfect belief of the devotees that by worshiping Ambala during this period, Navagraha doshas will be removed as it includes Navagraha dominance and graces the Navagrahas as Navasarpas. It is customary for devotees to wake up in temples and pray to the respective idols and fast. But it is only the temple where the tradition changes and Mahamariamman herself performs strict penance by observing Shiva, Brahma and Vishnu carrying out patchai pattini viratham for the welfare of the devotees, after getting the power of icha, kriya and Gnana Shakthi Goddess blessing the devotees so that no harm befalls them. Lakhs of devotees visit this Temple to see Ambal dressed in yellow and observe such a patchai pattini viratham. For the benefit of the devotees who come here, the Goddess herself saves them from the Pachipatini fast, which is an auspicious thing that cannot be seen in any other temple in the world. In this Thiruthalam, the mother appears as a huge self-confessed figure in Shivapada, in Sukasana, with golden hair, with a thousand million sun rays, saffron mane with golden hair, with diamond ornaments, shining more perfectly than the sun and the moon, with the light of grace in her eyes, as a kind face, not only for those who seek mother as mother, as the primary source of power, but also to protect the country, protect the lives of the earth. Like pomegranate face with yellow dress. Dressed up and offering scented flowers to the Thirumeni, the Mother performs penance towards the Trinity, to remove the sin of killing Mayasura, and for the goodness of the world. Amman fasts for a 28-day for the devotees health, wealth and prosperity and they get all the blessings.

• Prayer

  Panchaprakaram is the spring festival among the five major festivals of the Ayiram Kannudaiyal Samayapuratal. This Panchaprakara Utsavam is the philosophy of explaining the five Panchabhutas, the Five Great Professions, the Five Great Arts, the Five Great Peedams (Brahma, Vishnu, Rudra, Mahesvara Satasivam) and the five great life incarnations (birth, illness, old age, death, mukti). It is the custom of the temple to hold the Panchaprakara festival every year from the last nine days of the month of Chitrai to the ninth day of Vaikasi to alleviate the heat stress in Agni Nakshatra in this temple where Mayasurana was destroyed by the Adi parashakti Mahamari took the form. Panchaprakara Utsavam will be held on the 1st day of Vaikasi as the centerpiece of Vasantha Utsavam to Nudana Adipeeda Swayambu Amman with Ashta Pujas who controls Navagraha, 27 Nakshatras and 12 Zodiacs in this temple. From 02.00 PM to 05.00 PM Maha Abhishekam will be performed from this temple with special Vedic Parayanam, Veda Mantra and Poojas along with Tirumanjanam brought from Kollidam by the entourage in traditional gold and silver jugs. Goddess by the majestic suyambu appearance who is the foremost and supreme power to all Gods, endowed with the radiance of a thousands of crores of sun beams, blesses the needy with the desired blessings, and at 12.00 in the night, wearing white dress start in a silver flight, in the praghara next to the Moolasthan sanctum sanctorum, First round in Gold Kodi Maram, Second in Gold car street, third round in south car street, fourth round of North Matavala Veedi, Lower car street, Mela car street is the fifth round. She conducts the panchaprakara cycles as a form of Satasiva Shakti panchari.

• Prayer

  Samayapuram Arulmighu Mariamman has emerged as a super whelming power with eight hands here. Ambal controls the domination of Navagrahas and the 27 Nakshatras. In Devi Bhagavatam, Agni Puranam & Devi Mahatmiyam, it is stated that Shakthi is celebrated as three deities - Durga, Mahalakshmi and Saraswati. During the Navaratri festival the first three nights of Navaratri are dedicated to Durga. The next three nights are dedicated to Mahalakshmi and the last three nights are dedicated to Saraswati. The tenth day is celebrated as Vijayadashami or the day of victory. From Puratasi Pratamai to Navami, Navaratri festival is celebrated in Samayapuram Arulmighu Mariamman temple in a grand manner. On the 10th day of Vijayadasami Ambal is taken in procession to the Vanni tree and the three arrows are thrown by ambal in the vanni tree.

• Prayer

  Generally Ther thiruvizha means Brahmotsavam. This festival will be held for ten days. Major festivals such as Flag Hosting Festival, Vahanathi Festival, Car Festival and Thirtha Festival etc. will be held during this festival. Each of these festivals is meant to convey the philosophy of the Lord and the Goddess having five functions. Flag-raising ceremony represents creation, Vahanathi ceremony represents caring, Car festival represents destroy, Maunavizha represents conceals, Thirtha festival represents the work of grace. Thus, this festival is being held to make the world aware of the five activities of the Lord and the Goddess and their truths, and for the welfare of the living beings. Arulmighu Samayapuram Mariamman temple also conducts such Vaibhavas in a very special way. This festival is celebrated on the tenth day of Brahmotsavam. That morning Amman leaves the shrine on a shield and arrives at giant car. In the morning, the Thiru ther Vadam begins auspiciously as the Goddess is seated in the Tirutheru with flowers and various decorations. At the east of the Parvati Mandapam, one should keep an eye out to see the scene of the Thiruthera, which departs from the left to the south, and blesses the devotees. At this time, lakhs of people come from many places to worship the Mothers shrine to seek the grace of the Goddess. And the Thirutheer bhavani towards the south crosses the streets like West, North, East and again reaches the giant car stand in front of the Thirukoil. Amman blesses for the public from Thiruther till 10.00 pm. She leaves Thiruthera at 10.30 pm and reaches Moolasthanam at 11.00 pm. Devotees who are not able to visit the goddess directly, get the opportunity to see her directly at their place through Thirtheer Ula. Also, this festival gives an excellent opportunity to the sick, old, disabled and others to receive the grace of Goddess. All the people receive the grace of the creeping Mother and go home refreshed. Mother completely removes our sufferings and the arrogance in us due to ignorance. Thiruther Amman single-mindedly gives her grace to the beings from one-sense to six-sense without any difference. Soul is common to all living beings. It is known that when we such souls come together and meditate on Mother Mahamayi in a united mood, our souls are liberated.

• Holly Tank

  The Peruvala Canal, a tributary of the mighty Cauvery in the southern region, is known as the Holy Shakti Theertha. It being the sacred water of Samayapuram, Arulmighu Mariamman Temple bathing in it eradicates diseases and eliminates sins by the grace of Arulmighu ambal. An eye catching sight is the satisfaction of devotees chanting the name and immersing thrice in this divine water getting purified mind and body with new refreshness. The course of the Peruvala canal which was running on the south side of South car street has been diverted to the south side of the Master Plan Complex. Devotees who want to perform Anga Pradakshan will complete the Anga Pradaksan at the prakara only after bathing and worshiping there. Here Aadipura Theerthavari and Aadi Peruku Theerthavari are held very well.

• Holly Tank

  This thirtham is located in Vayumoola to the north-west of the temple. A pond has been established in the staff quarters of the temple. It is believed that during the olden era, before every Mahamagam, the Saptha maidens used to carry Goddess Ganga in this sacred Theertha and pour the holy water flowing from there into the Kumbakonam Mahamagam. Hence, there is a miraculous Mahamaga Theertha spring in the north-west of this Theertha, which has gained historical significance. Thus, the Shakti Theertha itself is seen to include a holy spring Theertha called the Miraculous Mahamahatheertha. Even today, in front of this miraculous Mahamaga Theertha, the flood will overflow and fill the Shakti Theertha. During this kind of miraculous that happens every Mahamagha period, a large number of devotees come and take this water.

• Holly Tank

  Arulmighu Samayapuram Mariamman temple tank is located in the northwest of the temple on Trichy Chennai highway. This thepakulam was designed during the Vijayanagara Nayak period. A small hall with a beautiful tower is built in the middle with entrance steps on all four sides. It can also be seen that Thirukkulam has a rich architectural heritage. Provisions made to bringing water to this tank from Peruvala canal and to drain the remaining water in underway and an underground water channel form significance. Theppa Urchava peruvizha is celebrated by filling water in the above manner. Here Thai Theppam festival on the first day of Thaipusam and the Chithrai Theppam festival on the third day after the completion of the Chithraith Car festival are celebrated very well. On these days, the auspicious Mariamman appears in the Asthana Mandapam on the west bank and offers a spectacle to the devotees. This pond, which was built and maintained under the supervision of the kings in the past, is now well maintained and used by the temple administration. It is from this theertha the devotees start taking agnisati, unit punching kavedi, paalkudam, theerta kudam etc. even today. There is also a custom of floating various types of lamps in this famous Thirukkulam and lighting a prayer lamp to the Goddess.

• Holly Tank

  The historical Jadhayu Theertha is situated to the south of Arulmighu Kanakambikai Udanurai Muktheeswarar Temple and the south East of Arulmighu Mariamman Temple. This is the famous place where the Lord is said to have given salvation to Jadhayu. To quench Jadhayus thirst, Jadhayu asked this temple Maheswaran not to spare his life until he told Rama about Ravanas abduction of Sita. This theertham is said to be famous for protecting the universe and, even today,it has an inexhaustible supply of water. Also, another mythological reference is given to this, that because the departed Jadhayu was a friend of his father Dasaratha, Rama d a water spring on earth to pay tribute to Jadhayu, and that is Jadhayu Theertha.

• Holly Tank

  The Theertha located to the east of the auspicious Ujjain Om Kaliamman temple is known as Ganga Theertham. It is situated to the south-east of Arulmighu Mariamman temple. Vikramaditya, who had been visiting the forest for six months and the country for six months, requested Ganga Devi to assist in performing eternal prayers for his favorite goddess Kali. Ganga appeared before him. This Ganga theertha is known for its perennial and eternity. This theertha where the goddess Mahizhavanatu Mahali resides is perinnial in nature. This theertham paves remedy, an elixir, to remove obstacles for marriage, for incurable diseases, and impediments by witchcraft and evil. Even today, this holy theertha is used by devotees as a miraculous medicine to cure brain disorders and infertility. Due to Ambals immeasurable mercy and grace, it is known to benefit the devotees and the general public at various levels. This remedy is a cure for measles and eye diseases. It is believed that the tirtha in this temple has the power to control karma and magical power. In all the newly built temples, this solution is considered very sacred to establish divine power.

Services

• Annadhanam

  In the Arulmighu Mariamman Temple,Samayapuram, the Annadhanam program is going on throughout all day from 8 am to 8 pm in the Mariamman Mandapam in Master Plan Complex area. Devotees can also donate to the Annadhana scheme, The devotees & Donors may invest Rs.1,50,000/-. and above said amount will be deposited in a bank and from the interest the Annadhanam will be performed life-long. Those who are interested to join in this scheme may deposit Rs.1,50,000/-. by Cheque / D.D addressed to The Joint Commissioner / Executive Officer, Arulmigu Mariamman Temple, Samayapuram, Trichy district 621112. The devotees can give Annadhanam on Memorial Day / Wedding Day and Birth Day, Parents Death Anniversary, The devotees can join in this scheme and get benefited.

• Prasadam Service

  Prasad like pongal, tamarind rice, coconut rice, lemon rice etc. is provided free of cost to all the devotees who come out after darshan of the goddess in the temple.

• Temple Services

  For the convenience of devotees visiting the temple, a free medical first aid center is functioning from morning to night at the front of the complex.

Facilities

• Wheel Chair

  Handicapped, elderly people and physically challenged visitors to the temple are provided with wheelchairs at the western entrance of the temple and are allowed to have a quick darshan. One person in addition, to accompany the disabled using wheelchair is allowed for quick darshan.

• Drinking Water R.O.

  Purified drinking water has been installed and used by the devotees at the Temple, Queue Complex, Mariamman Mandapam, Annathanam Mandapam,Tonsure Hall, Prasadham koodam, Marriage Hall, Oothuvar Training School, Temple Madappalli, Guest house, Karunai illam.

• Ear Boring Room

  A separate space has been provided by the temple for devotees to pierce the ears of their children as a prayer.

• Bath Room Facility

  For the convenience of the devotees, 28 bathrooms for male devotees and 28 bathrooms for female devotees have been constructed and are in use in the temple master plan complex and at the temple bus stand. Also, two big bathtubs for men and women have been built separately. It has been constructed at the backside of the Mariamman Mandapam for the convenience of the devotees paying for hair offerings.

• Wooden Chariot

  A 42-foot high wooden car is located on Temples car street. On the 10th day of the Chitrai festival, on the first Tuesday of the month of Chitrai, the auspicious Mariamman is seated on a decorated wooden chariot, and the procession is stopped by the devotees holding ropes and crawling along the road.

• Vedha Paada Institutions

  Oothuvar training school is being conducted in the temple staff residential complex where 8 students are studying. It works as a three-year course. Two teachers have been appointed for Devaram and Music classes. Also, accommodation, food, clothing, and books are provided free of cost to the students. Also, a monthly deposit of Rs. 3,000/- is being paid as an incentive.

• Vehicle Parking

  There are separate parking facilities for two and four wheeler vehicles near the Mudi Mandapam in the temples Master Plan complex and at the temples Bus Stand.

• Accommodation Facility

  Mariamman Mandapam has been built on 52,000 square feet with two floors with all facilities for the convenience of overnight stay for devotees during Amavasa and Poornami days. In this mandapam annathanam is currently provided in the ground floor. At present, the new Amavasai Mandapam for Devotees is going to be constructed on the second floor at an estimated cost of Rs. 3.76 crores. Also, a rest hall has been set up for the pilgrims on the Trichy to Chennai National Highway to take rest. RO water facility, toilets and bathrooms facility have been provided here.

• Accommodation Facility

  Devotees rest house has been built in the North Car Street and is being used by devotees. It has 10 standard rooms. Fee per room is Rs. 500/-. Also, there are 12 Air Conditioning rooms. Fee per room is Rs. 750/-. Only two persons are allowed per room. If more than two, for extra person in a room, will be charged at half rate. Also, there are 2 dormitories for men and women in separate groups. The fee per person is Rs. 50/-. It can accommodate groups of up to 15 devotees.

• Marriage Hall

  A modern wedding hall with all facilities has been constructed on the way to the temple from the Chennai highway. The rent of the wedding hall, including utensils used in the wedding hall, and table chairs is Rs. 21,000/- is charged. Generator, electricity charges, gas charges, and maintenance charges are to be paid according to usage. According to the legislative notification of the Honble Minister of Hindu Religious Endowments, in case one of the bridegroom is disabled, the maintenance cost of the temple wedding hall is Rs. 2,500 only, and can use the marriage hall.

• Thulabharam Facility

  Coins, sugar, jaggery, jaggery, cashews, grains, bananas, fruits, rice, pulses, vegetables, and metals like silver, gold, copper, brass, etc. can be offered as Thulabaram in the temples Queue complex

• Toilet Facility

  For the convenience of the devotees visiting the temple, 101 mens toilets and 97 womens toilets have been constructed in the temple complex, South Therodum Road, Thirukoil Bus Stand, Mariamman Mandapam. And 4 toilets for men and 4 for women have been constructed and are used by the devotees standing in the Queue complex.

• River Ghat / River Banks

  Padithura is situated on the south side of Sakthi Theertha Peruvala Canal adjacent to the temples master plan complex. In this, water will be opened for the convenience of devotees on the days of the Poochorithal festival, Car festival, Aadi Peruku, and Aadi Pooram. Theerthawari will be held on Adi Peruku and Adi Pooram days.

• Solid Waste Management

  The flowers, garlands, lemon garlands, coconut fibers, food waste, and other biodegradable materials collected in the temple are sorted and composted naturally at a cost of Rs. 7 lakhs, the machine has been installed at Echampatti at the Donors Fund. Survey numbers. 48 and 51 are using organic manure for Guava, Nelly, Mango tree, etc. The naturally grown mangoes and guava fruits obtained through this are being sold to the devotees at a low price.

• First Aid Medical Centre

  Tamil Nadu Assembly Announcement 2021 - 22 Announcement no. 16, According to the announcement by the Honorable Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Minister, a free medical first aid center is functioning from 05.30 am to 09.00 pm in the front area of the Master plan complex for the convenience of devotees coming to this temple.

• Golden Chariot

  The Golden Car fee is Rs. 1,500/- is charged. A maximum of 5 people can attend per fare. Daily departure at 07.15 pm. There is no Golden Car procession during festivals, new moon, and full moon days.

• Free Footwear Stand

  There is a free chappal stand for devotees to place their chappals on the left-hand side after entering the compound from south car street.

• Information Centre

  Receipts can be obtained for all the offerings of clothes, brass and Thulabaram offered at the information center, which is inside the Queue Complex. Also, fees for all temple-related poojas, golden chariot departure, other fees and donations can be paid at the information center and get the appropriate receipt.

• Cloak Room

  A Cloak room has been set up on the way to Arulmighu Mariamman Mandapam in the Master Plan complex area. A new cloak room has been set up in the new Master Plan Complex area.

• Lactating Mothers Room

  A separate feeding room for visiting motherhoods has been established in the west prakaram of the temple and is used by devotees.

• Dress Change Room

  A big bath tub has been set up for bathing separately for male and female devotees at the rear of the Mariamman Mandapam in the Master Plan Complex and dress changing shed has been set up separately next to it.

• Karunai Illam

  A charitable home is being run in this temple under the Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department. Here, 9 students between the ages of 5 and 15 years having one Hindu parent only will be admitted. Karunai Illam is located in Thirukoil staff residential area. Food, clothing, shelter, uniforms, and textbooks are provided free of cost to the students studying at the Karunai Illam from the temple fund.

• Tonsure Facility

  For the convenience of the devotees, 150 members are assigned to cut hair in a three-floor Tonsure offering Mandapam spread over 15,000 square feet with modern facilities. A separate seating facility has been set up and is in use for differently-abled people on the ground floor of Mudi Mandapam.

Tank Information

• Mariamman Thirukulam

  Arulmighu Samayapuram Mariamman temple tank is located in the northwest of the temple on Trichy Chennai highway. This thepakulam was designed during the Vijayanagara Nayak period. A small hall with a beautiful tower is built in the middle with entrance steps on all four sides. It can also be seen that Thirukkulam has a rich architectural heritage. Provisions made to bringing water to this tank from Peruvala canal and to drain the remaining water in underway and an underground water channel form significance. Theppa Urchava peruvizha is celebrated by filling water in the above manner. Here Thai Theppam festival on the first day of Thaipusam and the Chithrai Theppam festival on the third day after the completion of the Chithraith Car festival are celebrated very well. On these days, the auspicious Mariamman appears in the Asthana Mandapam on the west bank and offers a spectacle to the devotees. This pond, which was built and maintained under the supervision of the kings in the past, is now well maintained and used by the temple administration. It is from this theertha the devotees start taking agnisati, unit punching kavedi, paalkudam, theerta kudam etc. even today. There is also a custom of floating various types of lamps in this famous Thirukkulam and lighting a prayer lamp to the Goddess.

• Sarveshwarar Tank

  This tank is located in Vayumoola to the north-west of the temple. A pond has been established in the staff quarters of the temple.

Sub-shrines

Andavar - Karupannasamy Sannathi, Vinayagar Sannathi, Urchavar Amman, Mariamman, Ayiram Kannudaiyal