The Hindu The publication group has published an illustrated book entitled “Samayapuram – The holy seat of Shakti‘. The glossy book was laid at the feet of processional goddess Mariamman on the premises of the Samayapuram temple near Tiruchi on Sunday to mark its release in a simple ceremony.
Authored by Vrinda Ramanan – a trained Bharathanatyam dancer and teacher – and J. Ramanan – a practicing architect – the 190-page book describes every aspect related to the Mother Goddess who reigns supreme in the village of Samayapuram.
Divided into different sections with attractive pictures, the book contains interesting stories about Goddess Mariamman – the Mother Goddess, the ancient legends, the festival ceremonies of the temple, poojas and abhishekams for the deity, the sacred ‘Theerthams’ and the extreme devotion of the devotees of Goddess Mariamman.
Historical past
The temple, which is over 1,200 years old, has a historical past with interesting legends revolving around Goddess Mariamman, who is believed to be an incarnation of Goddess Durga, Mahakaali, Adi Shakti or Nishumbha Sudhini.
The strict 28-day fasting ritual “Pachai Pattini Viratham” of Goddess Mariamman, the presiding deity of Samayauram, begins on the last Sunday of the Tamil month.Maasi” for the welfare of the believers, meaning of the divine “Subscribe to‘, which carry the goddess, other temples in Samayapuram, the famous Chithirai Ther Thiruvizha (Temple Chariot Festival) and the facilities for the believers also find space in the detailed volume.
S. Kalyani, Deputy Commissioner, Arulmigu Mariamman Temple, Samayapuram, Vrinda Ramanan, K. Manivasan, former Principal Secretary, Tourism, Culture and Religion, M. Pradeep Kumar, District Collector, J. Ramanan and Sridhar Aranala, Vice President, Sales and Distribution, The Hindu Group, at the launch of the book at Arulmigu Mariamman Temple in Samayapuram near Tiruchi on Sunday. (Left-Right) | Photo Credit: Moorthy. M
The first copy of the book was handed over to Dr. K. Manivasan, Deputy Chief Secretary, Water Resources Department, by the author Mr. J. Ramanan in the presence of Tiruchi Collector Pradeep Kumar, co-author Ms. Vrinda Ramanan, Joint Commissioner/Managing Director of Samayapuram Temple C. Kalyani and Sridhar Aranala, Vice President, Sales and Distribution. The Hindu group and temple officials.
The book costs 2,999 rupees and can be purchased online at The Hindu Online bookstore.
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