Rasipuram Nithya Sumangali Maariyamman – Namakkal

Address

Rasipuram Nithya Sumangali Maariyamman – Namakkal

Thiruchengode – Rasipuram Rd, Rasipuram,

Namakkal district,

Tamil Nadu 637408

Amman

Sri Nithya Sumangali Mariamman

Introduction

• Location: Situated in Rasipuram, Namakkal, Tamil Nadu. The temple is about 1000 years old.
• Deity: The presiding deity is Nitya Sumangali Mariamman, who is a Swayambumurthy (self-manifested) deity.

Puranic Significance:

• The temple is believed to have originated when a farmer discovered a bleeding spot while tilling the land. Upon digging, a Swayambu deity was found.
• Mother Mari Amman is said to have communicated with her devotees, instructing them to build a temple for her at the site.
• A wooden post with three branches (Kambam) is planted before the goddess during festivals. It is believed that Mariamman has a direct view of this post and hence, is worshipped as Nitya Sumangali Amman.
• Women believe that worshipping Mari Amman will bless them with longevity in their married life and ensure their Mangalsutra stays intact throughout their life.
• A special puja is performed for women seeking a child boon, particularly during the Aipasi festival. The old Kambam is replaced with a new one, and prayers and offerings of curd rice are made for the child boon.
• The temple is surrounded by four hills: Kollimalai, Alavai Malai, Nainamalai, and Bodhamalai.
• Ambal is decorated with flowers (Poochattu) during the Aipasi festival. Worship during this time is considered especially auspicious.

Beliefs:

• Devotees pray to Mari Amman for the cure from diseases, particularly vision problems.
• Angapradakshinam (circumambulation with fire pots) is a common practice among devotees seeking blessings.

Special Features:

• Cooked raw rice is offered as nivedhana to the goddess.
• Vinayaka in the temple is known as Anugnai Vinayaka.
• The vimana (tower) of the temple has a hexagonal design.
• The temple also has a swing mandap, where the footprints of Ambica are present. Women seeking child boons move the swing while praying.
• The shrine is dedicated to Vinayaka and Muruga in the prakara.

Festivals:

• The temple celebrates a 15-day festival during the month of Aipasi (October-November). This festival is an important occasion, especially for women seeking blessings for marital and child-related wishes.

Century/Period

1000 Years Old

Managed By

Hindu Religious & Charitable Endowments Department (HR&CE)

Nearest Bus Station

Rasipuram

Nearest Railway Station

Namakkal

Nearest Airport

Coimbatore

Location on Map

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