Janakai Mari Amman Temple

Janakai Mari Amman Temple

  • Temple History

This temple is located in a beautiful village called Sholavandhan, just 16 kms from Madurai, on the banks of Vaigai river. This is an ancient temple of age 2000 years old. Goddess Mari Amman originated as a Swayambu (naturally). She guards all the 48 village situated around her temple.

  • Temple Festivals
 

The Vaikasi festival, celebrated in June for about 15 days, features grand processions with the Goddess on a lion, fire pot offerings on the 8th day, and milk pots on the 9th. Other significant festivals include Thai Pongal in January, Tamil New Year in April, and Purattasi Navarathri, culminating in the Vijayadasami Arrow festival along the Vaigai River, known for its consistent rain showers.

  • Prayers

Devotees come to the temple seeking cures, blessings, and relief from various issues, often performing penance through acts like pulling the car-rath and walking over fire pits. Many also engage in Annadhanam, light Maavilakku lamps, and those blessed with children walk around the temple after tying a cradle with a doll on the temple tree.

  • Timings

The temple is open from 6.00 a.m. to 12 noon. and from 4.00 p.m. to 9.00 p.m.