It used during this occasion for transporting the statuettes of Lord Muruga and his consorts (Valli and Teivayanni) through the city streets to Batu Caves. This chariot is a prominent feature during the annual Thaipusam festival. Once every 12 years, in keeping with Hindu tradition, the temple is reconsecrated.Ī silver chariot is housed within the premises. The eight idols adorning the pillars inside the temple are of ashta Lakshmi. Pillaiyar is also found at the entrance as he is the remover of obstacles. Pillaiyar is in the shrine on the left and Lord Muruga, his brother, is on the right. There is also four smaller shrines located peripherally around the main temple building The location of three shrines in the main temple is marked by an ornately embellished onion dome which can be seen from outside. Within the temple is a main prayer hall with richly decorated ceilings. The priest stands in front of the garbagraham when performing the puja (prayers). This is the inner sanctum where the chief deity Sri Maha Mariamman is located. It is a freestanding structure with its own roof and walls and has one entrance that faces east. It is the threshold between the material and spiritual world.Īt the rear is the garbagraham or sanctum sanctorum, which corresponds to the head. The temple's 5-tiered gopuram corresponds to the feet of the body. 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. The temple's main shrine (garbagraham) to Sri Maha Mariammman. Muniappa from Tamil Nadu and is credited for creating the 228 idols on the gopuram. The dramatic 22.9 m (75 ft) high pyramid-shaped gate tower is decorated with depictions of Hindu gods sculpted by artisans from southern India. It is the tallest structure in the temple. The new temple was consecrated in 1973.īuilt in the South Indian style, the temple's most outstanding feature is the impressive 5-tiered gopuram (tower). The impressive gateway to the temple, known as the gopuram, was completed in 1972. That structure was demolished to make way for the current temple building which were completed in 1968. The initial attap structure was demolished in 1887 and a brick building was erected in its place. It shifted to its present location along Jalan Tun H.S. The temple was originally sited somewhere near the Kuala Lumpur railway station. It is also reputed to be the richest in the country. This is the oldest functioning Hindu temple in Malaysia. The family threw the temple doors open to the public in the late 1920s and eventually handed the management of the temple over to a board of trustees. Thamboosamy Pillai in 1873 and was initially used as a private shrine by the Pillai family. Miracle Based: A pujari-priest was instrumental for the discovery of Mari Amman from the ground where She lay buried.The Sri Mahamariamman Temple was founded by K. The king realized the power of fate and ordered re-installation of Mother in the original place.
Mother Mari Amman appeared in the dream of the king and said that the destiny of his son was to part with him and that he was then Her son. (This place is now known as Kattu Mari Amman Koil). When the idol was taken to a different place, people from Tiruvappur blocked the way, pleaded with king’s men and installed Her in a safe place here. The frustrated king ordered removal of Amman from the original place. The king pleaded with Amman to save his son. The son of the king was affected with small pox and reached a critical condition threatening his life. The Samasthan minted Amman Kasu – coins with Amman symbol. It was the time, when Pukkottai was an independent Samasthan and was noted for its glory then. She was taken out from the ground and installed in a green parlour for worship. Now, the temple has been taken over by the Hindu Religious & Charities Endowment of the Tamilnadu Government.ģ00 years ago, a priest, while possessed by a divine power predicted a location where Mother Muthu Mari was under the ground. Mother Mari Annai grants all boons as wished by the devotees.ĭevotees perform abishek to Mother, offer new sari, lime fruit garlands and pudding – pongal – nivedhana.Įarlier, the temple was annexed with the with Pragambal-Tirukokarneswar temple of Tirukokarnam and was under the administration of Pudukkottai Devasthanam. A member of the family comes to the temple each day when one is affected with small pox. Sri Muthu Mari Amman Temple, Tiruvappur, Pudukkottai.ĭevotees vary with different wishes, seeking wedding, child, job, health and solution for family problems etc. Mother Muthu Mari was found from the gracious prediction of a priest of the place. Aadi Velli – Fridays in July-August are the days of festival in the temple.
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