Bannari Mariamman Temple
| Arulmigu Sri Bannari Mariamman Temple | |
|---|---|
பண்ணாரி அம்மன் திருக்கோயில் | |
Bannari Amman Temple Entrance | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| District | Erode |
| Deity | Goddess Bannari |
| Festivals | Panguni Kundam festival |
| Location | |
| Location | Bannari, Sathyamangalam |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| Country | India |
Interactive map of Arulmigu Sri Bannari Mariamman Temple | |
| Coordinates | 11°33′10.7″N 77°08′21.4″E / 11.552972°N 77.139278°E |
| Website | |
| http://www.bannariammantemple.tnhrce.in/ | |
Arulmigu Sri Bannari Mariamman Temple is an Amman temple in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is located near Sathyamangalam, Erode district.
The main deity is goddess Bannari, (the goddess of rain), an avatar of goddess Shakti. The goddess is considered powerful in Tamil and Kannada folklore. Nearly every village in the Kongu region of Tamil Nadu has a Mariamman temple.[1]
History
According to the official publication of the Arulmigu Bannari Mariamman Temple (HR&CE Department, Government of Tamil Nadu, 2025), the temple’s origin dates back to a period when the region was dense forest inhabited by wild animals. Local herders who grazed cattle in the area observed that one of their cows regularly released milk at a particular spot beneath a Vengai tree. When the people cleared the site to investigate, they discovered a self-manifested (swayambhu) form of Goddess Mariamman.[1]
Over time, the shrine developed into a major temple and became one of the most prominent Mariamman temples in South India. The official temple history does not include the washerman/Vannar legend commonly repeated in popular retellings; these are not part of the HR&CE-verified records.[2]
Kundam Festival
Kundam Festival[3] is celebrated in the Tamil Month of Panguni (March - April). Lakhs of devotees from different directions throng the temple in this month. Erode district observes a local holiday during this festival.
See also
References
- ^ a b "Official Website of Arulmigu Sri Bannari Mariamman Temple, Sathyamangalam". Archived from the original on 30 December 2016. Retrieved 19 December 2016.
- ^ "Arulmigu Bannari Mariamman Temple, Bannari - 638401, Erode District [TM010245].,Bannariamman,Bannariamman". bannarimariamman.hrce.tn.gov.in. Retrieved 30 November 2025.
- ^ "Kundam Festival 2009". The Hindu. Chennai, India. 8 April 2009. Archived from the original on 11 April 2009. Retrieved 15 April 2009.