Location
This temple is located 20kms north of Trichy town. The goddess Maariamman is believed to be the goddess of power. This temple is filled by devotees on Sundays, Fridays and Tuesdays. The Mavilakku Mavu is the common offering. This is made of Jagery, rice flour, dal and ghee. Mariamman is worshipped as it is allied with health and prosperity.
A strong belief is that this deity cures small pox as well as chicken pox. This temple has individual shrines for processional images of Mariamman and moolavar. The Annual festivals such as Thai Poosam are a very special occasion when devotees throng the temple.