Tamil Goddess of Rain, Fertility, and Health
Goddess Mariamman is a Tamil folk goddess worshipped mainly in South India, especially Tamil Nadu. She is the goddess of rain, fertility, and health. Mariamman is believed to cure diseases like smallpox, chickenpox, and other epidemics. Her name combines "Mari" (rain) and "Amman" (mother).
Mariamman is considered a form of Goddess Durga/Parvati and is worshipped as the village protector goddess (Gramadevata). She is depicted in a sitting posture, often wearing a red sari, with a radiant face. She is also known as Mari, Mariatha, and Mariyai.
ஓம் மாரியம்மன் தயவு செய்வாய்
"Om Mariamman Dayavu Seivai" - Mother Mari, please show mercy
மாரியம்மனே போற்றி, மழை தரும் தாயே போற்றி
"Praise to Mariamman, Praise to the rain-giving mother"
ॐ महामारी नमः
ஓம் மஹாமாரீ நம:
Sanskrit mantra - "Om Maha Mari Namah"
Most famous Mariamman temple
Historic temple
Beautiful riverbank temple
Ancient shrine
Oldest Hindu temple in Singapore
Historic Malaysian temple