Today, Sri Mariamman Temple is best known for the fire-walking ceremoney, or Theemithi , that is helf every October or November. Devotees would walk barefooted on the hot coals as a test of their faith and devotion.
Visit Sri Mariamman Temple. The majestic gopuram grand tower entrance is a landmark for generations of Hindu worshippers and Singaporeans alike. Its six tiers are covered with sculptures of deities and mythological figures.
This service is provided in partnership with Expedia. Do note that each booking is limited to a maximum of 6 pax in total. Sri Mariamman Temple. Please email us should you have any queries or explore the stories we have in store for you. Thank you. In particular, Sri Mariamman Temple represents not just the age-old beliefs and customs of the Hindus, but also stands as a memorial to the philanthropic deeds of early Tamil pioneers. However, this was rejected by the Hindu community because there was no convenient supply of freshwater, required for rituals, in the vicinity.
However, the Town Planning Committee later found this site unsuitable as it had other plans for it. A wood-and-attap structure was erected on the site by The chief deity of the temple, Sri Mariamman, is associated with the sustaining and life-giving properties of rain in Tamil, maari means rain, and amman , mother. She is also worshipped for her powers in curing epidemic diseases such as cholera. The temple compound was enlarged when an Indian landowner, Seshasalam Pillai, gave some of his land to the temple.
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