5 Famous Mariamman Temples in World

Five Famous Mariamman Temples in the World. Mariamman is a South Indian mother goddess worshipped popu larly in Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, Karnataka and Maharashtra. Goddess Mariamman is regarded as an incarnation of Goddesses Parvati in South India; while Goddess Mari is believed to be the avatar of Shitala Devi in North India. There are a number of temples of Goddess Mariamman outside India. Here are some of the main temples dedicated to Goddess Mariamman in countries such as Singapore, Malaysia, Srilanka, Vietnam and Indonesia.

5 Famous Mariamman Temples in the World

Mahamariamman Temple Kuala Lumpur

Sri Mahamariamman Temple is a Hindu temple located at Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia. The primary deity worshipped here is Goddess Mariamman. This is an ancient Hindu temple in Malaysia. The gopuram of this temple is built in the South Indian style and has a 5-tiered gopuram, which is the most outstanding feature is this temple. Another attraction is that there is a silver chariot housed within the premises. This chariot is a prominent feature during the annual Thaipusam Festival. Main festival celebrated here is Thaipusam Festival. This festival draws a huge crowd of devotees to this temple.

Address: Jalan Tun H S Lee, City Centre, Wilayah Persekutuan, Kuala Lumpur 50000, Malaysia
Phone: +91 603 20785323

Mahamariamman Temple Kuala Lumpur

Sri Mariamman Temple Singapore

Sri Mariamman Temple is the oldest Hindu temple located at 244 South Bridge Road in the downtown China. The primary deity worshipped here is Goddess Mariamman. The two secondary deities worshipped here are Lord Sree Rama and Lord Murugan. Here devotees can also see a shrine, which is dedicated to Draupadi and to the Her left are the five Pandavas seen. They are presided over by Lord Krishna. There is also a free-standing flagpole. An annual Fire Walking Ceremony is the main festival celebrated in this temple.  This is held about a week before Diwali.

Address: 244 South Bridge Rd, Singapore 058793


Sri Mariamman Temple Singapore

Muththumari Amman Temple Negombo

Sri Muthumariamman Temple is a Hindu temple located at Negombo in Sri Lanka. The primary deity worshipped here is Goddess Mariamman. The interior of the temple is quite amazing and beautiful with the presence of the Mariamman idol. The  subdieties worshipped here are Kali Amma, Lord Vairava, Lord Ganesha and Lord Murugan.

Address: Muththumari amman Temple, 104, Sea St, Negombo, Sri Lanka


Muththumari Amman Temple Negombo


Mariamman Temple Ho Chi Minh City

Mariamman Temple is a Hindu temple located at Ho Chi Minh in Vietnam. The primary deity worshipped here is Goddess Mariamman. The attractive feature of this temple is that of various Mariamman statues. The Rajagopuram of this temple is about 12m in height. The temple also statues of Parvati Devi with her son Lord Muruga on her lap, Lord Maha Vishnu, Goddess Kali, Lord Nataraja, Lord Shiva and Lord Brahma, Thirumagal, Andal, Kamadchiamman, Karumariamman and Biramasakthi

Address: 45 Truong Dinh, Ben Thanh, Quan 1, Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam


Mariamman Temple Ho Chi Minh City


Sri Mariamman Temple Medan

Mariamman Temple is a Hindu is located at Kampung Madras or Medan. The primary deity worshipped here is Goddess Mariamman. The other deities worshipped here are Lord Ganesha and Lord Murugan. The main attraction is that the Gate is decorated by gopuram, which can be found at the gate of the Hindus temples in South India. The main festivals celebrated here are Thaipusam and Deevapali Festival. During this festive season, the temple draws a huge crowd of devotees.

Address: Jalan Teuku Umar No.18, Medan, Kota Medan, Sumatera Utara 20151, Indonesia


Sri Mariamman Temple Medan

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