![]() ![]() She was believed and worshipped by the ancient Tamils to bring rain and hence prosperity to them as their vegetation was mainly dependent upon rain. The worshiping methods are non-vedic and often accompanied by various kinds of folk dancing. ![]() Offerings such as Pongal and Koozh that are cooked using earthen pots are also made during the festive season. ![]() Rituals such as fire walking and mouth or nose piercing are also practised.Īt the temple of Samayapuram, which lies six miles to the north of Tirucirapalli, the Hindu system of worship is still seen today for the worship of Mariyamman. worship for Mariyamman is a ten-day festival, organized by temple authorities during the second week in April. Some continue to use an old village customs of worship by offering chickens and goats to the deity, but the animals are no longer sacrificed but sold after being offered. But the main worshipping of the goddess occurs on the road a mile or two from the temple. A hurried walk and dance carries hundreds of thousands of worshippers along the road to the temple. ![]()
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