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| name              = Bannari Mariamman Temple
| name              = Arulmigu Sri Bannari Mariamman Temple
| image              = Bannari Amman Temple.JPG
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| alt                = Mariamman
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| district          = [[Erode]]
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| location          = [[Bannari]] sathyamangalam
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| deity      = Goddess [[Mariamman]] or Maha Kali
| deity      = Goddess [[Mariamman|Bannari]]
| festivals= [[Panguni]] Kundam festival
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'''Bannari Amman temple''' is one of the most famous [[Mariamman|Amman]] temples in [[Tamil nadu]] and it is in [[Bannari]] on [[NH 209]], near [[Sathyamangalam]], [[Erode]] district. Main deity is goddess Mariamman (the goddess of rain), a powerful goddess from the Tamil and Kannada folklore. Roughly Every village in the Kongu region of Tamil Nadu has a Mariamman temple.<ref>http://www.bannariammantemple.tnhrce.in/</ref>
'''Arulmigu Sri Bannari Mariamman Temple''' is an [[Mariamman|Amman]] temple in the Indian state of [[Tamil Nadu]]. It is located near [[Sathyamangalam]], [[Erode district]].  


The main deity is goddess Bannari, (the goddess of rain), an avatar of goddess [[Shakti]]. The goddess is considered powerful in Tamil and [[Kannada people|Kannada]] folklore. Nearly every village in the Kongu region of Tamil Nadu has a Mariamman temple.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |url=http://www.bannariammantemple.tnhrce.in/ |title=Official Website of Arulmigu Sri Bannari Mariamman Temple, Sathyamangalam |access-date=19 December 2016 |archive-date=30 December 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161230065400/http://www.bannariammantemple.tnhrce.in/ |url-status=dead }}</ref>
==History==
==History==
People in the past have witnessed the wonderful sight of tigers and cows quenching of the river. Cowherds used to drive the cattle to the fields jeer for grazing. The cows fed on the grass found in plenty here. These cows were driven back to the stables at dusk. The cowherds used to milk each cow and hand over the collected Milk to the owners of the cows. One particular cow did not allow the cowherd to get milk, nor did it allow its calf to go near it.
According to the official publication of the Arulmigu Bannari Mariamman Temple (HR&CE Department, Government of Tamil Nadu, 2025), the temple’s origin dates back to a period when the region was dense forest inhabited by wild animals. Local herders who grazed cattle in the area observed that one of their cows regularly released milk at a particular spot beneath a Vengai tree. When the people cleared the site to investigate, they discovered a self-manifested (swayambhu) form of Goddess Mariamman.<ref name=":0" />


Around 300 years ago, the dana Nayakkan or Dhandanyakkan forest was called "Bannari". This name Bannari for this great historical place originated because of the great temple "Bannari Amman Temple".
Over time, the shrine developed into a major temple and became one of the most prominent Mariamman temples in South India. The official temple history does not include the washerman/Vannar legend commonly repeated in popular retellings; these are not part of the HR&CE-verified records.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Arulmigu Bannari Mariamman Temple, Bannari - 638401, Erode District [TM010245].,Bannariamman,Bannariamman|url=https://bannarimariamman.hrce.tn.gov.in/hrcehome/history.php?tid=10245|website=bannarimariamman.hrce.tn.gov.in|access-date=2025-11-30}}</ref>
 
The cowherd has his own doubts about that particular cow and he decided to have an eye on it. He allowed the other cows to graze and pursued that particular cow secretly. It went alone near a Vengai tree and stood beneath it. Milk began to flow from its udder automatically. He wondered at such a strangle sight and told about it to the other cowherds.
 
The news spread like wildfire to the villagers. Next day they were on the spot to witness the wonder. They found the cow repeating the same behavior. Milk cozed out of the teats of its udder on the particular spot amidst the grass. They removed the thickly grown grass and shrubs there and, to their surprise, they found a sand-hill and s Swayambu Linga near it. Linga is a special of divinity and so they felt that the spot beneath the Vengai tree should have a celestial significance. They prayed to the Linga with fold hands. Among the devotees who were there, one got into a trance. As a spokesman of the Deity he began to pass on the divine message to everybody. According to his words, it was understood that the deity safeguarded the traders from [[Tamil Nadu]] who passed by that way to Mysore to sell their goods carried by cows on their back.
 
The deity was enamoured of the picturesque beauty of that place and she decided to stay on there to bless and protect the pilgrims. Moreover, she wanted a temple to be constructed there so that the people in and around that place would pray to Her in the name of Bannari Mariamman. Thus Bannari became the permanent abode of the goddess.
 
The above history has been represented by a set of paintings on the temple wall.
 
== Getting There ==
 
=== By Road ===
There are lot of buses from [[Sathyamangalam]](15&nbsp;km),  [[Punjai Puliampatti]], [[Bhavanisagar]], Thalavadi and [[Chamarajanagar]] (60&nbsp;km) to reach Bannari. The buses from [[Coimbatore]], [[Tiruppur]] and [[Erode]] to [[Mysore]], [[Chamarajanagar]] and [[Kollegal]] on [[NH 209]] also passes through Bannari. One can also get the buses from [[Bhavanisagar]] and reach the temple via Kothamangalam, but this is a long route to reach [[Bannari]].
And on every Sunday, Monday, Friday and new moon days there are special buses to the temple from [[Sathyamangalam]], [[Punjai Puliampatti]], [[Erode]], [[Tiruppur]], [[Gobichettipalayam]] and [[Coimbatore]].
 
=== By Rail ===
The nearest railway station is [[Mettupalayam, Coimbatore|Mettupalayam]], the other near railways stations are [[Coimbatore]] 70 km, [[Erode]] 60 km, [[Tiruppur]] 55 km and [[Chamarajanagar]] 60 km.
 
===By Air ===
The nearest airport is the one at [[Coimbatore]] for reaching Bannari.


==Kundam Festival==
==Kundam Festival==
Kundam Festival<ref>{{cite news|url =http://www.hindu.com/2009/04/08/stories/2009040851870300.htm|archive-url =https://web.archive.org/web/20090411063706/http://www.hindu.com/2009/04/08/stories/2009040851870300.htm|url-status =dead|archive-date =2009-04-11|title= Kundam Festival 2009|accessdate=2009-04-15 |location=Chennai, India|work =[[The Hindu]]|date=2009-04-08}}</ref> is celebrated in the [[Tamil people|Tamil]] Month of Panguni (March - April). This is the most famous annual festival, lakhs of devotees from different directions throng the temple in this month which is marked by festivity and gaiety. Erode district will get a local holiday during this famous Kundam festival.
Kundam Festival<ref>{{cite news|url =http://www.hindu.com/2009/04/08/stories/2009040851870300.htm|archive-url =https://web.archive.org/web/20090411063706/http://www.hindu.com/2009/04/08/stories/2009040851870300.htm|url-status =dead|archive-date =2009-04-11|title= Kundam Festival 2009|accessdate=2009-04-15 |location=Chennai, India|work =[[The Hindu]]|date=2009-04-08}}</ref> is celebrated in the [[Tamil people|Tamil]] Month of Panguni (March - April). Lakhs of devotees from different directions throng the temple in this month. Erode district observes a local holiday during this festival.
 
==Poojas==
 
* Darshan (meaning open to the public) hours are from 5.30 a.m. to 9.00 p.m.
 
# Kalasanthi (5.30 A.M)
# Uchikalam (12.00 P.M)
# Sayaratchai (5.30 P.M)
# Arthasamam (8.30 P.M)
 
* Women devotees participate in Thiruvilakku pooja on last Friday of every Tamil month.


==See also==
==See also==
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==External links==
==External links==
* [http://temple.dinamalar.com/en/new_en.php?id=755 Dinamalar-Bannari Amman Temple]
* [https://temple.dinamalar.com/en/new_en.php?id=755 Dinamalar-Bannari Amman Temple]


[[Category:Mariamman temples]]
[[Category:Mariamman temples in Tamil Nadu]]
[[Category:Hindu temples in Erode district]]
[[Category:Hindu temples in Erode district]]

Latest revision as of 03:34, 26 March 2026

Arulmigu Sri Bannari Mariamman Temple
பண்ணாரி அம்மன் திருக்கோயில்
Religion
AffiliationHinduism
DistrictErode
DeityGoddess Bannari
FestivalsPanguni Kundam festival
Location
LocationBannari, Sathyamangalam
StateTamil Nadu
CountryIndia
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Coordinates11°33′10.7″N 77°08′21.4″E / 11.552972°N 77.139278°E / 11.552972; 77.139278
Website
http://www.bannariammantemple.tnhrce.in/

Arulmigu Sri Bannari Mariamman Temple is an Amman temple in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is located near Sathyamangalam, Erode district.

The main deity is goddess Bannari, (the goddess of rain), an avatar of goddess Shakti. The goddess is considered powerful in Tamil and Kannada folklore. Nearly every village in the Kongu region of Tamil Nadu has a Mariamman temple.[1]

History[edit | edit source]

According to the official publication of the Arulmigu Bannari Mariamman Temple (HR&CE Department, Government of Tamil Nadu, 2025), the temple’s origin dates back to a period when the region was dense forest inhabited by wild animals. Local herders who grazed cattle in the area observed that one of their cows regularly released milk at a particular spot beneath a Vengai tree. When the people cleared the site to investigate, they discovered a self-manifested (swayambhu) form of Goddess Mariamman.[1]

Over time, the shrine developed into a major temple and became one of the most prominent Mariamman temples in South India. The official temple history does not include the washerman/Vannar legend commonly repeated in popular retellings; these are not part of the HR&CE-verified records.[2]

Kundam Festival[edit | edit source]

Kundam Festival[3] is celebrated in the Tamil Month of Panguni (March - April). Lakhs of devotees from different directions throng the temple in this month. Erode district observes a local holiday during this festival.

See also[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Official Website of Arulmigu Sri Bannari Mariamman Temple, Sathyamangalam". Archived from the original on 30 December 2016. Retrieved 19 December 2016.
  2. ↑ "Arulmigu Bannari Mariamman Temple, Bannari - 638401, Erode District [TM010245].,Bannariamman,Bannariamman". bannarimariamman.hrce.tn.gov.in. Retrieved 30 November 2025.
  3. ↑ "Kundam Festival 2009". The Hindu. Chennai, India. 8 April 2009. Archived from the original on 11 April 2009. Retrieved 15 April 2009.

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