Thandu Mariamman Temple

Thandu Mariamman Temple
Thandu Mariamman Temple
Location within Tamil Nadu
Name
Proper name Thandu Mariamman Temple
Geography
Coordinates 11°00′09″N 76°58′04″E / 11.00250°N 76.96778°E / 11.00250; 76.96778Coordinates: 11°00′09″N 76°58′04″E / 11.00250°N 76.96778°E / 11.00250; 76.96778
Country India
State Tamil Nadu
Location Coimbatore
Culture
Primary deity Mariamman
Architecture
Architectural styles Dravidian

Thandu Mariamman Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Thandu Mariamman located in Uppilipalayam, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India.[1] According to mythology, the goddess is said to have cured the soldiers of the ruler of Kongu Nadu from chicken pox.[2] The annual car festival celebrated in April is one of the important religious festivals in the region.[3]

References

  1. "With a golden touch". The Hindu. 25 July 2015. Retrieved 4 March 2016.
  2. "Thandu Mariamman Temple" (in Tamil). Maalai malar. Retrieved 29 March 2015.
  3. "Traffic diversions for temple festival tomorrow". The Hindu. 21 April 2014. Retrieved 4 March 2016.
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