ABOUT

The historical name of the Sri kottai mariamman temple is called as Dhandeeswaram.There are three special entrances to the temple. The processions are arranged through the front entrance.The main idol in the sanctum is installed on the floor of the temple and sakthi is always desidned with golden Kavacham during the festival. The Utsavar is taken around the streets surrounding the temple on a chariot during festival. There is a flower chariot festival and on that day all the people located in Dindigul come out to view the sakthi and also they offer flowers to the deity and the streets also get decorated with flowers. As part of the celebration the temple is decorated with floral patterns. Carrying sprouted grains, fire pots, milk pots etc with the accompaniments of percussion instruments is a common sight during this festival. One admire thing was the Pookuli where a fire pit is made which is about 8- 10 feet in length and is filled with burning charcoal and devotees walk through the pit chanting the Amman's name. There are three special entrances to the temple. The processions are arranged through the front entrance. Other entrances are close to the Fort. The temple celebrates a 20 day festival each year.