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	Devotion to Mariamman
		Mariamman is especially favourable at this time to those suffering from the disease, for they are helping her bear the burden of the demonic attack.
		Mariamman is an ancient goddess, whose worship probably originated in the tribal religion of Dravidian India before the arrival of the Aryans and the brahman religion.
		Mariamman can be represented as riding naked on an ass with a winnow on her head and a broom and water-pot in her hands.
	philtar.ucsm.ac.uk /encyclopedia/hindu/ascetic/mariam.html (1871 words)

	Sri Maha Mariamman Temple (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		The Sri Maha Mariamman Temple is founded by Thambusamy Pillai in 1873 and was initially used as a private shrine by the Pillai family.
		Mariamman is popularly worshipped by oversea Indians, especially Tamils because she is looked upon as their protector during their sojourn to foreign lands.
		Mariamman is a manifestation of the goddess - Parwatee, an incarnation embodying Mother Earth with all her terrifying force.
	lamjo.tripod.com /smt.html (644 words)

	Samayapuram Mariamman Temple
		Mariamman is a form of Shakti worshipped in Tamilnadu, and is associated with prosperity and health.
		Mariamman is believed to be a form of Kaali, and is also known as Mahamaayi or Seethala Gowri.
		It is believed that the processional image of Mariamman was in the possession of the Vijayanagar monarchs and that as their empire neared destruction, this image was brought down to Tamilnadu in an ivory palanquin.
	www.templenet.com /Tamilnadu/samayapuram.html (380 words)

	Hindu Endowments Board :: HEB Online :: Singapore
		Sri Mariamman Temple is the oldest Hindu temple in Singapore.
		Built in 1827, Mariamman Kovil or Kling Street Temple as it was popularly known then was constructed for worship by immigrants from the Nagapatnam and Cuddalore districts of South India.
		The temple is dedicated to Goddess Mariamman, known for her power in curing epidemic illnesses and diseases.
	www.heb.gov.sg /smt/main-smt.html (634 words)

	Mariamman Teppakulam photo - oochappan photos at pbase.com
		Mariamman Teppakulam is a beautiful square tank spread over a huge area of almost 16 acres, located about 5Kms East of Meenakshi Temple.
		The tank is the scene of the colourful float festival held in January/February to celebrate the birth anniversary of King Thirumalai Nayak, who built this tank.
		On the Northern side of the tank a temple is dedicated to Mariamman, a famous village deity of Tamil Nadu.
	www.pbase.com /oochappan/image/24281758 (358 words)

	Sri Mariamman Temple Penang Malaysia
		Historians claim that the worship of Mariamman started as a tribal religion of the Dravidians (an ancient dark-skinned people of southern India) predating the arrival of the Aryans and Brahmanism.
		There are some who believe that the name Mariamman comes from Mari that means power, and Amman, which signifies mother, so she could be regarded as a mother-power figure.
		As the name would imply, the Sri Mariamman temple in Penang is devoted to her and features the goddess in various incarnations.
	www.stayresmalaysia.com /mariamman-temple.htm (175 words)

	Batu Caves Sri Subramaniar Swamy Devasthanam
		Thus Sri Maha Mariamman Temple was built in 1873 in Kuala Lumpur.
		A Tamil School run by the Sri Maha Mariamman Temple Devasthanam is built on the grounds which also house several eateries which serve a delicious variety of vegetarian Southern Indian Food.
		Batu Malai Sri Subramaniar Temple is managed by the Board of Management of Sri Maha Mariamman Temple Devasthanam (performing the role of Hindu Religious Consultant to the Government of Malaysia in determining the Hindu yearly calendar), which also manages the Sri Ganesar Temple at Court Hill.
	murugan.org /temples/batumalai.htm (1879 words)

	The Hindu : `Masi' festival of Kottai Mariamman Temple begins
		The `Masi' annual festival of the Kottai Mariamman Temple here commenced today with religious fervour, as priests hoisted the holy flag on the `dwajasthambam' in the main prakaram.
		Earlier, the devotees brought yellow saree and `thirumangalyam' to the deity, Mariamman.
		With the chanting of mantras, `Palakombu' (holy wooden pole) was brought in a procession and installed on the temple premises.
	www.hindu.com /2004/02/25/stories/2004022502120300.htm (252 words)

	Sri Mariamman Temple - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Sri Mariamman Temple is the largest and oldest Hindu temple in Singapore, and is located in South Bridge Road, Chinatown district within the Central Area, Singapore's central business district.
		The temple was dedicated to the goddess Mariamman who is worshipped for her power to protect against disease and death.
		Sri Mariamman Temple was gazetted as a national monument on 6 July 1973.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Sri_Mariamman_Temple (396 words)

	Amman
		Mariamman (also known as Amman or mother) is the rural South Indian mother goddess (predominantly in Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Andhrapradesh).
		She is worshipped as the Small/Chicken Pox Deity and is very similar in characteristics to Shitala Devi in North India another village deity.
		Among the latter is a notable Sri Mariamman temple in Singapore, a Mariamman temple in Pretoria, South Africa, as well as one in Medan Indonesia.
	www.the-world-in-focus.com /Asia/India/religions/amman.html (237 words)

	Samayapuram Mariamman Temple
		She has assimilated the powers of 27 stars (in the constellation) and Navagrahas (nine planets) thus nullifying the malefic effect of the planets on those who worship her.
		Mariamman blesses the devotees with 'ashta bhujam' (eight hands) the likes of which is not found anywhere else.
		Mariamman visits her brother Lord Ranganatha at Srirangam on the 10th day of the festival and receives gifts from the Lord.
	www.chennaionline.com /hotelsandtours/Placesofworship/2006/04temple88.asp (523 words)

	Sri Mariamman Temple- Singapore, Singapore - VirtualTourist.com
		Later in 1843 the present temple was constructed and dedicated to the goddess Mariamman who is worshipped for her power to cure disease.
		At Sri Mariamman, it is also customary to ring the bells at the entranceto anounce your entrance and exit from a holy place.
		In 1843 it was reconstructed and dedicated to the Goddess Mariamman, who is believed to protect against disease and death.
	www.virtualtourist.com /travel/Asia/Singapore/Singapore-1495679/Things_To_Do-Singapore-Sri_Mariamman_Temple-BR-1.html (870 words)

	When devotees walk on embers to please Goddess Mariamman in Coimbator
		It is a common belief that the blessings of the Goddess can enable her ardent devotees to walk on fire without much pain.
		A pit about 40 feet long and three feet wide and deep was dug in front of the Mariamman temple and cartloads of burnt wooden logs spread over it.
		The devotees, led by the priest, walked the whole length of the pit amidst a deafening sound of trumpets, drums and cymbals.
	news.webindia123.com /news/Articles/India/20070220/597251.html (386 words)

	Dindigul Tamilnadu, Dindigul Travel, South India Tours, Travel to Southindia, Tamilnadu Tourism, Tourism in Tamil Nadu, ...
		Situated between the Palani and Sirumalai hills in Dindigul district, Dindigul is a road transport hub.
		The Mariamman idol was installed by the army men of Tipu Sultan at the fort of the mountain.
		The temple is square shaped and within the temple there is a temple for Vetri Vinayaka at the south and a temple for Lord Muruga at the north.
	www.indiantravelportal.com /tamil-nadu/dindigul (841 words)

	Sri Mariamman Temple, Singapore, South East Asia - lastminute.com
		The beautifully decorated Sri Mariamman is Singapore's oldest and most important Hindu temple and can be found in Chinatown.
		The goddesses honoured here are the mother-goddess Devi and the rain goddess Mariamman, and it is also the venue for the spectacular Thimithi Fire Walking Festival.
		First settled by immigrant Chinese soon after Singapore's founding in 1819, Chinatown is regarded as the cultural heart of the city for the Chinese in Singapore.
	www.lastminute.com /site/find/World/South-East-Asia/Singapore/WOW-Attraction-98680.html (780 words)

	Sri Mariamman Temple: ThingsAsian
		In the heart of Chinatown, fully in-keeping with Singapore's multicultural atmosphere, is the Sri Mariamman Temple, the oldest and most important Hindu temple in the country.
		Sri Mariamman, to whom the temple is dedicated, is also popular in South India, where goddesses are addressed as "amman," or mother.
		She is believed to be able to cure illnesses, such as smallpox and cholera.
	www.thingsasian.com /goto_article/article.1467.html (1197 words)

	Maha Mariamman
		The Maha Mariamman Temple in Valangaiman Varadarajam Pettai Street, Thiruvaroor.
		Maha Mariamman is also known as Seethala Devi.
		The Maha Mariamman temple attracts a large number of devotees - estimated to be more than a lakh - on the day of the ritual.
	www.chennaionline.com /toursntravel/placesofworship/maha.asp (413 words)

	Sri Mariamman Temple \| Singapore \| WCities Destination Guide
		Built in 1827, the Sri Mariamman Temple was initially a structure made from wood and attap.
		In 1843, it was rebuilt with brick and plaster.
		Singapore's oldest Hindu temple, this temple is dedicated to Mariamman, the goddess revered for her ability to cure epidemic illnesses.
	www.wcities.com /en/record/,31093/85/record.html (134 words)

	Sri Mariamman Temple, Singapore
		Sri Mariamman Temple (244 South Bridge Road, Chinatown) is the oldest Hindu temple in Singapore.
		The Temple is dedicated to Sri Mariamman, a manifestation of the Great Goddess, worshipped for health and prosperity.
		Sri Mariamman is popular in Southern India where goddesses are addressed as amman ('mother').
	www.postcolonialweb.org /singapore/arts/architecture/srimar/1.html (304 words)

	Poki Festival,Indran Festival,Mariamman Festival,Rituals of Poki Festival,Poki Festival Celebrations
		Word 'Mariamman' is said to have been derived from 'mari' that means rain.
		As rains play a significant part in the life of a farmer it is only natural that they celebrate the first day of the harvest festival of Pongal in worshipping rain God -Indra.
		Thus the first day of Pongal came to be known as Mariamman Festival.
	www.pongalfestival.org /poki-festival.html (370 words)

	Dindigul Temples - Sri Kottai Mariamman Temple
		The Mariamman idol is said to be installed by the army men of Tippu Sultan at the fort of the mountain.
		Hence it is called Kottai (Fort) Mariamman temple of Dindigul.
		The temple is constructed in the shape of a square.
	www.dindigul.com /kottaimariamman.html (328 words)

	Mariamman - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		It is closely associated with godess Parvathi and Durga, though its origin is believed to be Proto Dravidian.
		There are various versions on the origin of Mariamman.
		Mud replicas of the different parts of the human body are placed in the temple as offering and pleading the mother for cure.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Mariamman (576 words)

	Madurai India, Meenakshi Sundareshvara Temple, mariamman Teppakulam, Nandi Mandap, Viravasantaraya, Pudu Mandap, Golden ...
		The temple deities are richly dressed and adorned with jewellery and taken in a long procession to a water tank 5 kilometers east of the city.
		This reservoir, called Mariamman Teppakulam, is rectangular with steps leading down to the water's edge.
		Following the cycle of the moon special celebrations of the marriage of the goddess Meenakshi are held in the month of Chaitra (March-April).
	www.4to40.com /discoverindia/places/index.asp?article=discoverindia_places_madurai (1212 words)

	Sitala, the Guardian deity
		In India, in the South especially, summer afflictions like Chicken Pox and even Small Pox are believed to be the curses of the Goddess Mariamman.
		You can see it in the famous temples of the South- Samayapuram Mariamman, Salem Kottai Mariamman, Coimbatore Dhandu Mariamman and the famous Vandiyur Mariamman of Madurai City are just a few.
		Mariamman's counterpart in North India is the Goddess Sitala Devi.
	www.suite101.com /article.cfm/woman_in_india/47978 (333 words)

	Sakthi Mariamman Engineering College - An ISO 9001 : 2000 Certified Institution
		Sakthi Mariamman Engineering College (SMEC) has been established by Kannammal Educational Trust, with the intention of bringing technical education to both rural and urban students and to produce best engineers.
		Ramachandran, a humanist, self-made man, educationist and a philanthropist has received the "Rashtriya Rattan Award" for outstanding individual achivements and distinguished service to the nation during the year 2001.
		The college has been approved by All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), New Delhi, State Board of Technical Education, Government of Tamil Nadu and is affiliated to Anna University, Chennai.
	www.smecollege.edu (198 words)

	Thanjavur Punnai Nallur Mariamman Temple Kumbabhisegam
		Once a Maratta ruler went to pilgrimage to Samayapuram Mariamman near Thiruchirappalli.
		After he returned to Thanjavur, Mariamman appeared on his dream and mentioned that She is residing at the Punnai forest 5km on the east direction of Thanjavur.
		Originally the Amman was in the form of white-ant hill (Putru).
	www.kumbakonam.info /punnai/punnai6.htm (128 words)

	The Hindu : Tamil Nadu / Erode News : Mariamman temple festival held
		ERODE: Periya Mariamman, Chinna Mariamman and Vaikkal Mariamman festival was celebrated on Wednesday.
		The temple car was kept before Kannika Parameswari Amman temple from where it will be again pulled on Thursday to Urban Bank junction and then on Friday it will be drawn further to the temple.
		The turmeric water or water with chemicals or dyes should not be sprinkled on women.
	www.thehindu.com /2007/04/05/stories/2007040501070500.htm (203 words)

	Mariamman Theppakulam - Madurai
		The Mariamman Theppakulam in Vandiyur - 5km south east of Meenakshi Temple is one of the the huge Temple tank in south India.
		It was built in 1636 and was commissioned by Thirumalai nayakar in 1646.
		The tank has total of 12 long stairs (steps) on all four sides.
	www.digitalmadurai.com /madurai/tourist/theppam.htm (205 words)

	Student Travel Information & Discounts - Events: Fire Walking at Thimithi (Sri Mariamman Temple, Singapore, Singapore)
		This bizarre spectacle is the major event of the Thimithi Festival, which takes place close to the start of Deepavali, the Festival of Lights.
		Barefoot Hindus walk across white-hot embers at the Sri Mariamman Temple in honour of the goddess Draupadi.
		Draupadi is a heroine of the epic poem Mahabharata, a princess whose husband bet her in a game of dice he played with his cousin, Duryodhana, but lost.
	www.istc.org /sisp/index.htm?fx=event&event_id=62781 (322 words)

	Hinduism Today \| Thailand \| July/August/September, 2003
		When I visited the Sri Mariamman temple on a typical Wednesday afternoon and evening, 95 percent of the devotees present were Thai Buddhists.
		He said that what we were seeing at the Mariamman temple is typical.
		She explained, "The reason why so many Thai people are visiting the Mariamman temple is that She is considered to be the Goddess of Protection.
	www.hinduismtoday.com /archives/2003/7-9/18-27_thailand.shtml (5437 words)

	Temples of Malaysia Sri Maha Mariamman Temple Batu Caves Kuala Lumpur Sri Perumal
		Temples of Malaysia Sri Maha Mariamman Temple Batu Caves Kuala Lumpur Sri Perumal
		This temple is in Ladang Victoria which is located in Pulau Pinang, Malaysia was built 100 years ago.
		Arulmigu Maha Karu Mariamman is located in Kedah, Batang Benar Estate.
	www.masindian.com /Temples_in_malaysia.asp (421 words)

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