Ooty Mariamman Temple Goddess Durga represents three powers –
Itcha Shakti, Gnana Shakti and Kriya Shakti. Mari, Kali and Katteri represent
the three Shaktis in the temple. It is very rare that all the three Shaktis are
present in a single temple. Goddess Kali is not her furious form in the temple.
She is calm and benign.
The temple is unique as the Navgrahas in the temple are
present with their consorts.
Devotees offer black sari, cradles and lamps in the temple.
Annadanam is another important offering made in the temple.
Mother blesses devotees with good health. Prayers offered to
childless couples.
Mudikayiru, a special thread, prepared with Mantras in the Katteri Amman Temple
is believed to protect devotees from evil looks, illness, magic spells, and
witchcraft. Children and women wear the thread. Mudikayiru also protects
cows and ox.
Morning Darshan Time is from
6:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Evening Darshan Time is from
4:00 PM to 7:00 PM
The temple is located in the main city center in Ooty.