Samayapuram Temple

• 08 Jul 2024

Source: TH

The Hindu Group of Publications has released a coffee-table book titled 'Samayapuram - The Sacred Seat of Shakti,'  authored by Vrinda Ramanan, which explores the history and cultural significance of the Samayapuram temple dedicated to Goddess Mariamman.

• The temple located in Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu is over 1,200 years old, is associated with legends of Goddess Mariamman, believed to be an incarnation of Goddess Durga, Mahakali, Adi Shakti, or Nishumbha Sudhini.
• The Mariamman temple has no historical evidence of its construction date, but is considered that it existed during the Chola period.
• The current Temple Complex was built by Vijayanagara King Vijayaraya Chakkaravarthi in the 18th century. It is also one of the wealthiest temples of Tamil Nadu.
• The Chithirai Ther Thiruvizha (Chariot Festival in the month of Chithirai - April) is a major festival celebrated annually at this temple for 13 days, starting on the 1st Tuesday of Tamil month Chithirai. 

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