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	Meenakshi Temple,Sri Meenakshi Temple,Madurai Meenakshi Temple
		Sri Meenakshi Temple, the masterpiece of Indian architecture, is one of the largest and most ancient temple complexes in India.
		The marriage festival of Lord Sundareshwar (Shiva) and Goddess Meenakshi, the reigning deities of the Temple, Meenakshi Kalyanam is the foremost event held in the temple premises.
		The temple complex is embraced by a surrounding wall, with the two sanctums for Lord Sundareshwara and Goddess Meenakshi standing in the centre.
	www.tourism-asia.net /wonders-of-asia/meenakshi-temple.html (960 words)

	Sri Mariamman Temple: ThingsAsian (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		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.
		The temple is built in Dravidian style, reflecting the fact that the majority of Singapore's Hindus are of South Indian descent.
		Sri Mariamman, to whom the temple is dedicated, is also popular in South India, where goddesses are addressed as "amman," or mother.
	www.thingsasian.com /stories-photos/1788 (1171 words)

	Batu Caves Sri Subramaniar Swamy Devasthanam
		It is the main cave, the temple cave, in a hilly massif known as Bukit Batu, Rocky Hill.
		The consecration ceremony of the temple was held on November 2001.
		Sri Venkatasalapati Temple is being constructed at the entrance of the Ramayana Cave.
	murugan.org /temples/batumalai.htm (1879 words)

	Sri Mariamman Temple - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Sri Mariamman Temple is also the name of a large Hindu temple in Medan, Indonesia, and of many temples in Tamil Nadu, India.
		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)

	History of Sri Thendayuthapani Temple
		The old temple underwent some renovation and restoration works on two occasions when the consecration ceremonies were held in 1936 and 1955.
		The temple was to be in the centre with a wedding hall and staff quarters flanking its sides.
		The temple with its open concept adds space to the thousands of devotes who gather at the sanctums during the major festivities of the temple.
	www.sttemple.com /STT/english/history.asp (1173 words)

	TempleMariAmmansamayapuram,Trichy,samayapuram,samaiapuram,
		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.
		As the chief priest felt that he was suffering from some malevolent effect from the Goddess, he asked the workers at the temple to remove the idol from the temple.
	www.pariharam.com /TempleMariAmman-samayapuram,Trichy.aspx?TempleID=TMPL085 (401 words)

	Singapore Hotels - The Attractions - Places of Workship in Singapore
		Sri Mariamman Temple (244, South Bridge Road), the oldest Hindu temple in Singapore is situated right in the middle of Chinatown.
		This colourful temple, with its many intricate statues on its outer walls and inner altars, was built in 1827.
		The Sri Thandayuthapani Temple is the focal point of the nine-day celebrations, which include dancing, music, joyous worship and a dramatic procession on the final night.
	www-singapore.com /theattractions/placesofworship2.html (430 words)

	Hinduism Today \| Thailand \| July/August/September, 2003
		Sri Shukla, of Indian ancestry, was born in Thailand.
		The temple has taken an innovative approach to engaging the youth—everyone on the management committee has to be under forty, with the exception of the president.
		Sri Jay Prakash Mishra, Chief Priest of the Geeta Ashram, Bangkok, observed, "Our younger generation, though it is affected by the glamour of materialism and Western culture, still has those who maintain their identity and culture.
	www.hinduismtoday.com /archives/2003/7-9/18-27_thailand.shtml (5437 words)

	Sri Mariamman Temple - Sightseeing International Shopping at dooyoo.co.uk
		Sri Mariamman Temple is the oldest and most important of Singapore's Hindu religious buildings.
		The temple is located on South Bridge Road which is at the core of Chinatown.It was constructed in 1827 and in 1973 it was declared to be a national monument.
		The Sri Mariamman temple is actually the oldest and most important of all the Hindu temples in the Island Republic.
	www.dooyoo.co.uk /sightseeing-international/sri-mariamman-temple-1 (261 words)

	SRI MARIAMMAN TEMPLE (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		This is the oldest Hindu Temple in Penang.
		Built in 1883 and contained some priceless possession such as the statue of Lord Subramaniam which is adorned with diamonds, gold, silver, and emeralds.
		The temple is busy during the festival of Thaipusam in January.
	www.regit.com /malaysia/intplace/penang/srimaria.htm (53 words)

	Sivakasi Town and City - Temples, Chruches, Mosques and other religious places in Sivakasi, Tamilnadu, India
		Sri Mariamman is the Goddess of the temple.
		"Kumbabhishekam" for the "Gopuram" of this temple was held on 6-2-1984.
		Sri Pathira Kaliamman is the Goddess of this temple.
	www.kuttyjapan.com /sivakasi-temples.asp (888 words)

	Singaporean Architecture: Sri Mariammam temple, Singapore
		Sri Mariammam Hindu temple is almost as old as Singapore itself.
		Later in 1843 the present temple was constructed and dedicated to the goddess Mariamman who is worshipped for her power to cure disease (early Singapore was mostly jungle, so disease was rampant).
		The temple is built in the south Indian Dravidian style similar to Sri Meenakshi in Madurai, India.
	www.orientalarchitecture.com /singapore/SRIMARIAMMAN.htm (119 words)

	A Blog of an unfinished dream Pursuer (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		The family threw open the temple door to the public in the late 1920s and eventually handed the management of the temple over to a board of trustees.
		This Temple resembles the form of a human body lying on its back with the head positioned towards the west and the feet towards the east.
		It is the tallest structure in the Temple and corresponds to the feet of the body.
	rennaisance.blogspot.com /2006/07/sri-maha-mariamman-temple-kuala-lumpur.html (429 words)

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		As with the outside gate, it indicates on the primary 'fibroconstructive'level, that the sacred place of the celebrated deity is in its festive period.
		Once this very fascinating type of pillar at the Sri Vadapathira Kaliamman temple (4) was discovered, it was visited again in later years to confirm that the tradition was not arbitrarily changed.
		And, in fact, except for minor changes in the arrangement due to architectural renewal of the temple compound, the pillar remained the same throughout the years in regard to position, construction and accessories.
	home.worldcom.ch /~negenter/601cSingapoFigCapt.html (1283 words)

	Court case filed against HEB and SMT's trustees
		However, the organisers, including the Sri Srinivasa Perumal Temple have proceeded with organising the colourful event for 1.30 am next Monday on Oct 9, which is annually attended by more than 3,000 male devotees every year and is one of the calendar events for tourists in Singapore.
		The devotees would walk about 4 km from Sri Mariamman Temple in Serangoon Road, which is also called 'Little India', to Sri Mariamman Temple in the Central Business District to participate in the fire-walking rituals.
		But such incidents were rare, said Sri Mariamman Temple chairman R Dhinakaran.
	news.webindia123.com /news/Articles/Asia/20061003/467941.html (356 words)

	Irish Guy's Round the World Trips
		Once they were settled here, they built temples as places of worship which also served to foster a sense of belonging among members of their own dialect groups.
		Known as the temple of the goddess of the sea and protector of all seamen, the temple contains relics brought from China which are said to be many hundred of years old.
		The streets and temples of Little India are lit up with streamers and fairy lights lining the streets and forming arches and gateways to the night bazaars.The Sri Veeramakaliamman, Sri Vadapathira Kaliammanand and Sri Srinivasa Perumal temples are garlanded in lights as the whole of Serangoon Road glitters to welcome the New Year.
	www.irish-guy.com /2003_10_09_archive.html (2555 words)

	Travel - Singapore (part3) - South of the River
		Located in Telok Ayer Street, is one of the oldest temples on the island built in 1841 by the Hok-kien people, dedicated to the goddess of the Sea, Ma Chu Po Sha, in gratitude for their safe journey across the sea.
		The temple is decorated with gilded carvings and sculptures, dragons on the rooftop, stone carved pillars etc. One has to look down and then step over a board when entering into the main temple, which is symbolic of "respect" and secondly serves as an obstacle to stop the "wandering ghosts" from entering.
		The two statues standing on either side of the Goddess in the main temple are her sentries, the one known as "Chin Lay Yan" can see as far as a thousand miles away, the other one known as "Sonn Fung Yee" can hear a thousand miles away.
	www.west-meet-east.com /travelsin3.htm (706 words)

	Sri Mariamman Temple Penang Malaysia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Penang's oldest Hindu temple that was built in 1883 is filled with colorful statues of Hindu deities.
		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)

	Singapore Attractions
		This ancestral Hokkien temple, which is also a community centre for the Tan clan in Singapore, is said to have excellent "feng shui" (luck or blessings).
		The decorations of the temple, built in 1876, are very well preserved, particularly the altars with their ancestral tablets.
		The materials used to construct the temple are truly international, with ironwork from Scotland, tiles from England and Delft, and towering granite pillars entwined with dragons.
	www.asia-planet.net /singapore/worship.htm (1793 words)

	Uniquely Singapore - Sri Mariamman Temple
		Singapore's oldest Hindu temple is an impressive structure in Chinatown.
		As with all Hindu temples, certain rituals have to be observed.
		Within the temple compound, walk in a clock-wise direction and only encircle the temple hall an odd number of times as a sign of good luck.
	www.visitsingapore.com /publish/stbportal/en/home/what_to_see/places_of_worship/sri_mariamman_temple.html (331 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.
		The temple is constructed in the shape of a square.
		The temple is situated in such a large area as 2 acres.
	www.dindigul.com /kottaimariamman.html (328 words)

	Puja at Mariamman Temple:Saranam
		Sri Samayapuram, lying a few kilometres from Trichy lodges the idol of Sri Mari Amman, Sri Ganesh and Sri KarupannaSwamy.
		Pujas are performed every month in accordance with auspicious dates, and the annual temple fair is held in April May. The goddess is also called as Kamanur Mari Ammann, because Her consort is believed to have been brought form the village of Kamanur, which is near Samayapuram.
		Saranam does not represent any of the temples mentioned in the site and this is not a part of any official service that may be offered by any temple or its Board.
	www.saranam.com /pujas/puja_product.asp?TempleId=1409 (793 words)

	Amman (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		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.
		There are many Mariamman Temples in southern India, as well as some in locations outside of India.
	www.the-world-in-focus.com /Asia/India/religions/amman.html (237 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)

	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.
		Sri Mariamman Temple is the largest and oldest Hindu temple in Singapore.
	www.virtualtourist.com /travel/Asia/Singapore/Singapore-1495679/Things_To_Do-Singapore-Sri_Mariamman_Temple-BR-1.html (914 words)

	Hindu temple razed in Malaysia-Rest of World-World-NEWS-The Times of India (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Contractors appointed by the Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) bulldozed the Sri Muthu Mariamman temple on Thursday at Skudia in Johor in southern Malaysia after a court order on Tuesday seeking vacation of the temple premises, reported the New Straits Times on Friday.
		The temple was situated at the Uniroyal Linden Estate, a rubber plantation that was home to around 1,000 families.
		Temple authorities are planning to move the deities to another location provided by the Johor state government.
	timesofindia.indiatimes.com /NEWS/World/Rest_of_World/Hindu_temple_razed_in_Malaysia/articleshow/672582.cms (401 words)

	Singapore Travel Information \| Lonely Planet Destination Guide
		Paradoxically cast in the middle of Chinatown, the Sri Mariamman Temple is the oldest Hindu temple in Singapore.
		It is dedicated to the healing goddess Sri Mariamman, a favourite among Tamils for her rain-bringing inclinations and knack for curing what ails you.
		Only the loincloth-clad priests are allowed to enter the temple's inner sanctum, where they bathe statues in coloured waters.
	www.lonelyplanet.com /worldguide/destinations/asia/singapore?poi=76446 (244 words)

	The Hindu : Tamil Nadu / Salem News : Thousands witness car festival at Sevvapet temple
		Decorated in a grand manner, the temple car was pulled through important streets in Sevvapet.
		Earlier, on Thursday evening, to mark the adi festival of Sri Gugai Mariamman Temple, `Vandi Vedikkai' was performed in which more than a lakh devotees participated.
		Temple authorities made elaborate arrangements for the event.
	www.hindu.com /2006/08/12/stories/2006081202530300.htm (190 words)

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