Temple Description

Believed to be built in the 1970s, the Circle Maramma Temple is one of the most beautiful and hidden gems in Malleshwaram. Located next to the wood museum and Sankey tank, the temple is an ancient temple dedicated to Goddess Maramma or Mariamma.

Known by many names Amma, Mariamma, and Durga, Goddess Maramma is the goddess of rain and diseases, especially small pox, chicken pox and cholera. Often depicted as riding a tiger, Goddess Maramma is considered as the guardian deity in many of the South Indian villages.

Unfortunately, there is no written or documented history about Circle Maramma Temple. But what I have heard and read is that during the late 1800s, Malleshwaram was hit by plague. And it is during this time where the locals sought divine help from the local guardian deities like Maramma (or Mariamma) to protect the people and the area. This resulted in worshiping the goddess eventually building a temple for her.