Distance
21 km
Travel time
30 mins
Temple hours
5.30 a.m. – 9.00 p.m.
Samayapuram Mariamman Temple is one of the renowned Shakthi shrines of Tamil Nadu. It stands on the Chennai – Trichy National Highway, around 20 km from Hotel Blossoms.
The Goddess of Samayapuram
Mariamman is the main goddess here. She is very powerful, and devotees fondly call her “Amma” (Mother).
“Samayapurathal will protect her devotees in times of need” – Samayapuram Mariamman Samayathil Kaappal
Devotees believe Mariamman protects them even when they are far away from her, in any part of the world.
History of the Temple
The present form of the temple was built in the early 18th century by King Vijayaraya Chakkaravarthi. Another interesting fact: the Goddess is made only of sand and clay.
One story says the Mariamman idol was once at the Ranganathaswamy (Lord Vishnu) temple in Srirangam. A respected chief priest believed the idol had caused illness to Lord Vishnu, so it was moved out of the Srirangam temple.
Devotees passing by later found the idol and built a temple for it, named the Kannanur Mariamman Temple.
After a war and a shift in the Vijayanagara Empire, the deity was moved from Kannanur Mariamman Temple to Samayapuram. A holy shrine was built there to celebrate the empire’s success.
Important Festivals
Based on the Tamil calendar, Arulmigu Mariamman Temple celebrates 5 important festivals, and people from many places visit in huge numbers.
- Thai Poosam Festival – Thai month (January)
- Poochoriyal (Flower Sprinkling Festival) – Masi month (February – March)
- Chithirai Festival – Panguni – Chithirai months (April – May)
- Pancha Prakaram – Chithirai – Vaikasi months (May – June)
- Navratri Festival – Purattasi month (September – October)
Plan Your Visit
Aayiram Kannudaiyal Samayapuram Mariamman is one of the most famous temples in Tamil Nadu. Words are insufficient to describe her power and grace.