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The processions are arranged through the front entrance. There are three special entrances to the temple. The army men of Tippu Sultan built a small mutt and installed the idol, which today is the Kottai Mariamman and guardian deity of the people of Dindigul. She holds snake, trident, skull and bell in the right hand, bow, a bowl and weapons on the left.ĭuring the 18 th century, there was only a small peeta and the idol of the deity. Mariamman graces in a sitting form with 8 hands. The temple is behind this serene environment behind the fort., hence the Goddess is named Kottai Mariamman. It is said that that there was an underground passage to Palni which Tippu Sultan used many a time, according to history. The fort built three hundred years ago is still afresh and majestic. It is noteworthy that Dindigul district has all the Vasthu aspects to its advantage. The crowd will be as high as 20 lakh during the festival days. People blessed with the child carry the child in a cradle made of sugarcane and light flour lamps – Mavilakku. Those seeking child boon carry fire pots. Powerful Amman temple with very good vibrations. 8 other Amman temples surround this city namely 'ashtadikh Amman temples'. This mariamman temple is considered as the protector of this city. Women perform a sacred abishek on the flag hoisting day hoping that the Goddess would be cooled down of Her anger and bless the people. Otha swamigal temple at the back of the hill. It is also believed that praying to Kottai Mariamman effectively relieves the devotees from sickness, small-pox, prolonged illness and disabilities.ĭevotees offer turmeric and salt at the foot of the post. 1 The village Gods of Tamil Nadu During my stay of six years in Tamil nadu, I was greatly fascinated by their village Gods. Close to this are shrines for Lord Vinayaka on the south, Madurai Veeran and Navagrahas on the north, Muneeswara shrine on the rear south Karuppanasami, Kaliamman and Durga in the north.ĭevotees pray for child boon.
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It is said that that there was an underground passage to Palni which Tippu Sultan used many a time, according to history. Kottai Mariamman Temple Given the COVID-19 pandemic, call ahead to verify hours, and remember to practice social distancing See what your friends are saying about Kottai Mariamman Temple. Sri Kottai Mari Amman Temple, Dindigul – 624 001.Ī post called Kamba Thadi made with copper is at the entrance of the shrine. The fort built three hundred years ago is still afresh and majestic. The bottom of the idol is deeply installed in this temple than in other places. The festival continues for 30 days also in some years. Soon after the new moon day in the month of Masi, (February-March), on the fifth day, the festival flag would be hoisted for a 20 day celebration in the temple.