Location
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Graha
Shakti Sthalam (Shakti Sthalam)
Deity
Sri Arulmigu Mariamman
Goddess
Samayapurathal
Timings
6:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Best time
Chithirai Poo Chorithal, Tuesdays and Fridays
District
Tiruchirappalli
Address
Samayapuram Mariamman Temple, Samayapuram, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu 621112
History
The clay-and-sand moolavar receives no abhishekam; the goddess is one of the wealthiest and most visited Amman shrines in Tamil Nadu.
Significance
Worship is for healing illness, protection of children and fulfilment of vows.
Pariharam
Offer koozh and neem leaves, roll around the prakaram or carry a fire pot for vows.
Festivals
Poo Chorithal
March – April · Goddess showered with flowers
Aadi Thiruvizha
July – August · Koozh offering and fire-walking vows
Nearby stays & food
Hotel Femina
Stay · 12 km · City hotel in Trichy
Samayapuram Annadhanam Hall
Food · 0.2 km · Free temple meals for pilgrims