The deity graces Her devotees in time, hence praised as Samayapuram Mariamman. The deity still exists here too called Adhi Mariamman.
The birth place of Samayapuram Mariamman is 3 km from the present Samayapuram. Kannanore which is the birth place of Samayapurathal (Mariamman). Kannanore Mariamman invited to Kollidam-Cauvery River, a ritual of inviting Samayapuram Adhi Mariamman here on the first Sunday of Chithirai month (April-May) is being followed now also where the deity stays for a night and return back.Īdhi Mariamman temple is situated at a distance of 3 km from S.
Poochoridhal (showering of flowers) in the month of Thai (January-February), Masi Thiruvizha in February-March, Vijayadasami in September-October are the festivals very devotionally celebrated in the temple.Īs a recalling of an earlier festival of S.
