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Mariamman Temple

Heritage TempleVirudhunagar16th CenturyAmman Temples

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Deities

Moolavar (Main Deity)

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Ambal (Goddess)

Mariamman

Timings

Opening Hours

05:00 AM to 01:30 PM04:00 PM to 08:15 PMThe Temple is open continuously from 5.00 am to 8.15 pm on Tuesday, Friday and Sundays. The Temple is open from 5.00 am to 1.30 pm and from 4.00 pm to 8.15 pm on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Except on Tuesdays, Fridays, Sundays and festival days, the temple will be closed from 1.30 pm to 4.00 pm

Pooja Timings

  • Udhaya Pooja

    07:00 AM to 07:15 AM IST

  • Kalasandhi pooja

    09:00 AM to 09:20 AM IST

  • Thirukalasandhi Pooja

    11:00 AM to 11:20 AM IST

  • Uchikkala Pooja

    01:00 PM to 01:15 PM IST

  • Sayaraksha Pooja (Evening)

    05:00 PM to 05:15 PM IST

  • Ardhajama Pooja

    08:00 PM to 08:15 PM IST

Address & Contact

Address

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Village: Melamadai

Phone

7339464328

Historical Information

Sthala Virutcham

Moovilai Vilvam

Sanctorum Shape

Square Shape

Temple Specialty

  • Prayer

    This temple is widely known due to certain facts such as Molavar Amman (Main Deity) is an self-emerged stone idol from the earth, the place where Shivayoga Gnana Siddha united. The main deity of the temple is seen sitting with her right leg folded. Moreover, Since the main deity is seen as Shivasorubi instead of her usual vehicle lion, she is seen having idabavahanam.A place where diseases related to measles, eye disease and stomach are cured. The place is located on a separate island in the shape of a garland between the rivers Archuna and Vaiparu.

  • Others

    The temple Is a Prarthana Sthalam. Devotees will perform Aayiramkanpaanai, Agni chatti eduthal, kayurukuthal, uruvam eduthal and maavilaku eduthal.Tonsure is a main prarthana in the temple

Services

  • Prasadam Service

    Postal offerings to the temple are also sent to the alms donor and those who pay by complimentary mail. Also, a memorandum of understanding has been established with the postal department on the project of sending prasad to those who apply for online prasad. The scheme will be implemented soon

  • Temple Services

    For the benefit of the devotees visiting the temple there are two options which are Rs.30/- for general darshan and quick darshan. An online payment UPI Paymet has been established for the devotees to pay for the express payment service

  • Thiruppani

    An integrated master plan has been prepared to fulfill the basic amenities of the devotees visiting the temple. According to the above draft plan, facilities like toilets, parking lot for the devotees will be established at an estimate of Rs.50 crore from the temple fund.

  • Donation

    Cash donation and Kind donation are accepted in the temple office.Online transactions can also be done through the department website.Moreover donations of hen,goats.rooster can be surrendered in the temple office and receipt for the same will be given

  • Annadhanam

    Annadhanam is considered as the most important of all dhanams (donation).Devotees who visit the temple on Tuesday,Friday and Sunday can have annadhanam comprising of rice,sambar,rasam,buttermilk,vegfries,pickles.Around 350 members can have food on above mentioned days. On the rest of the days 100 members can have food.Annadhanam will be provided at 12.15pm to 01.15pm. Annadhana koodam is located near to temple office. Devotees can participate in the Annadhana program by paying a fee of Rs.3500/- for 100 persons, Rs.8750/- for 250 persons and Rs.12,250/- for 350 persons.Rs.50,000/- will be invested and the interest earned from it will be arranged to give 200 people on any auspicious day of marriage, birthday and business start day. Annadhanam scheme also have Income tax exemption of 80G

Facilities

  • Free Footwear Stand

    Free Cheppal Stand facility is available at north east corner of thirukkoil .

  • Lactating Mothers Room

    For the welfare of mothers Lactating room is available inside temple premises

  • Tonsure Facility

    A free hair tonsuring facility is made available at the southern side of the temple

  • Drinking Water R.O.

    RO Plants with Capacity of 500 litres each have been installed at Annathana koodam Back side of the temple and at the temple entrance.Besides 1 lakh litre over head tank is also available for drinking water facility

  • Vehicle Parking

    At the west side of the temple Paid parking area for two wheelers and four wheelers has been constructed.Parking fee is Rs.10/- for two-wheelers, Rs.30/- for four-wheelers and Rs.50/- for other heavy vehicles.

  • Hospital

    The Honourable Chief Minister of Tamilnadu inaugurated a hospital on 02/12/2022 for the welfare of the devotees

  • Wheel Chair

    2 wheelchairs are available in front of the temple office for the use of elderly and differently abled persons. The staff of the temple, Mr. S.Tamilvelmurugan (9943239718) and Mr. A. Singharavelu (9443435126) can be contacted to help with the above work.

  • Ear Boring Room

    For the welfare of the devotees who come for Ear Piercing a fee of Rs.50 is collected. Online payment facilites are also available

  • Library Facility

    A Library with a seating capacity of 10 was renovated at the cost of Rs.3.88 lakhs with numerous books and journals

  • Cloak Room

    Nearby the entrance of the temple a free locker room to store things and a footwear storage area has been set up for the sake of the devotees.

  • Bath Room Facility

    In the north and southern side of the temple free bathing facility for 250 persons has been constructed

  • Toilet Facility

    In the north and southern side of the temple restrooms which can be used by 84 persons have been made available out of which 2 restrooms are available for the diffrently abled.

  • Accommodation Facility

    Parasakthi Lodge with 24 rooms charged 200 per day for one room is available at South East Corner of Temple.

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