South Indian community to hold Mariamman prayer
One of the grandest festivals of the South Indian community is the annual Mariamman prayer.
One of the grandest festivals of the South Indian community is the annual Mariamman prayer (porridge prayer). The word Mari has a Tamil origin meaning ‘rain’ and the Tamil word Amman means ‘mother’. Mother Mariamman was worshipped by the ancient Tamils as she was believed to bring rain and prosperity to them.
The following temples will be observing Mariamman prayer.
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The Umbango Sri Siva Soobramaniar Alayam from July 19 to July 21. Flag hoisting will be held on Friday, July 19 at 5.30pm thereafter bhajans in praise of divine Mother Sathi will be rendered. On Saturday, July 20 the temple will host their annual Ganga Amman prayer, hawan will start at 12.30pm thereafter proceeding to My Den. Oslo Beach.
On Sunday, July 21 the temple will host their annual Mariamman prayer with hawan starting at 8am thereafter bhajans will be rendered. Lunch will be served and all are welcome.
For Garagum bookings contact Jason Govender at 084 2508875. All devotees who wish to carry garagums to please bring their own brass or clay pots.
The Port Shepstone Tamil Association (Sivan Temple) invites all to its Mariamman prayer this Sunday, July 21 at 10.30am. For more information contact Radha Moodley at 071 4835568.
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