The murtis worshipped in the temple are Swayambhu – appeared
on its own.
Subsidiary shrines in the temple are dedicated to Nagaraja
and Ganesha.
A unique ritual is followed in
the temple in which childless couple tie a small cradle and fill it water from
Sanjeevi Tirtham, sacred pond, in the temple. The cradle is then rocked by the
couple.
People who have trouble related
to speech tie a bell in the temple and also light a lamp made of rice flour.
The lamp is lit using ghee.
Those who have there wish
fulfilled walk through a fire pit in the Aadi month (July – August). Childless
couple who had their wish fulfilled walk carrying the child through fire pit
and feed the child the milk that is offered to Goddess Mariamman.
Tharamangalam is located around
23 km east of Salem
Town