Thandu Mariamman Temple Explained

Thandu Mariamman Temple
Map Type:India Tamil Nadu
Coordinates:11.0025°N 76.9678°W
Country:India
State:Tamil Nadu
Location:Coimbatore
Deity:Mariamman
Architecture: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]

Notes and References

  1. News: With a golden touch. The Hindu. 25 July 2015. 4 March 2016.
  2. Web site: Thandu Mariamman Temple. Maalai malar. Tamil. 29 March 2015.
  3. News: Traffic diversions for temple festival tomorrow. The Hindu. 21 April 2014. 4 March 2016.