About Us

Welcome to the Sri Maha Mariamman Temple
Sri Maha Mariamman Temple is a focal point for spreading the Sanatana Dharma.
The temple complex reverentially named as “ Mari Amman” is a powerful combined Tamil Word “ Mari” (Rain /மழை) with the Tamil word “ Amman (Mother or Capital and also the King’s Quarters) is a Hindu goddess of rain especially popular in Tamil Nadu and surrounding regions. She is the main mother goddess most important in the rural areas of Tamil Nadu and Thirucherai. Māri is closely associated with the Hindu goddess Durga and Parvati as well as with her northern counterpart Shitala Devi. Her festivals are held during the late summer season of “Aadi”. Throughout the Tamil Nadu and Deccan region, the grand festival known as “Aadi Thiruvizha” is devoted to Mariamman. Her worship mainly focuses on curing diseases like cholera, smallpox, and chickenpox and bringing rains.

At Sri Maha Mariamman Temple located in Shanti Vihar Moti Bagh-1 New Delhi, her festivals are observed during the Aadi, Aippasi & Kartikai month as well as other significant events such as the Kumbam and Karagam Festivals which are celebrated extensively.

According to Shakta agamas, she is depicted in a sitting posture, flanked sometimes by Subramaniya, Ganesha and Naaga, with Presiding Deity was consecrated, and has been attracting an increasing number of people from the delhi and all over the tamil Nadu year after year, and has become an important landmark of Shanti Vihar Moti Bagh-1, New Delhi.

Our Mission

At Shri Mariamman Sewa Samiti, our mission is to bring sustainable and meaningful change in the lives of underprivileged individuals, especially women and children. We are committed to promoting equality, education, health, and environmental awareness through inclusive and people-centric initiatives.

We aim to create opportunities for children to grow in safe, nurturing, and empowering environments that encourage their education, emotional well-being, and holistic development. Our child empowerment programs are designed to protect their rights and help them achieve their full potential.

Women are at the heart of societal progress. Our mission includes empowering women through skill development, education, health support, and social awareness programs that enable them to lead self-reliant and confident lives. We believe that empowered women lead empowered communities.

In addition to our work in education and empowerment, we are deeply invested in healthcare access and environmental assistance. We work to ensure that individuals, especially in rural and underserved areas, receive timely medical help and health education. Simultaneously, we strive to create awareness about environmental sustainability, cleanliness, and ecological responsibility through community-driven efforts.