Muththumari Amman Hindu Temple

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The Muththumari Amman Hindu Temple is a prominent Hindu temple located in Negombo, a coastal city in Sri Lanka. This temple is dedicated to Muththumari Amman, a form of the Hindu goddess Mariamman, who is widely worshipped in Tamil and South Indian communities, particularly as a protector against diseases and natural calamities. Mariamman is also regarded as a deity associated with fertility, agriculture, and the well-being of the community.

Location

  • The temple is situated in the Negombo area, a popular town known for its beaches and diverse cultural influences. It has a large Tamil-speaking population, which often follows Hindu practices.

    • Deity Worshipped

  • The primary deity of the temple is Muththumari Amman, a form of the goddess Mariamman. The temple also hosts other gods and goddesses, typical of many Hindu temples in the region.

    • Architecture

  • The temple follows the traditional South Indian Dravidian style of architecture, featuring intricately carved stone pillars, a colorful Rajagopuram (gateway tower), and vibrant murals depicting stories from Hindu mythology.

    • Festivals

  • The temple is an important center for the Tamil Hindu community, particularly during Muththumari Amman festivals, such as Pongal and Thai Poosam. The most significant event is the Muththumari Amman festival, where devotees offer prayers, perform rituals, and participate in processions. Devotees often carry offerings or walk barefoot as part of their vow of devotion.

    • Cultural Significance

  • The temple plays a crucial role in the social and cultural life of the local Tamil-speaking community, offering a space for spiritual practices, social gatherings, and cultural events.

    • Visitors to the Muththumari Amman Hindu Temple can experience the rich traditions of Tamil Hinduism, see stunning religious art, and witness various rituals that celebrate the goddess's power and protection.

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    Gampaha piirkond

    Gampaha on Sri Lanka linnalinn ja Gampaha piirkonna pealinn Lääneprovintsis, Colombost põhja pool. Gampaha piirkonda eraldab Colombost peamiselt Kelani jõgi. Gampaha linn asub Miriswattast umbes 4 km kaugusel Colombo-Kandy maantee ääres. Gampahat ümbritsevad Yakkala, Miriswatta, Weliweriya Udugampola ja Ja-Ela linnad.

    Nimi "Gampaha" singali keeles tähendab sõna-sõnalt viit küla. Need viis küla on teadaolevalt Ihalagama, Pahalagama, Medagama, Pattiyagama ja Aluthgama.

    Lääneprovints

    Lääneprovints on Sri Lanka kõige tihedamalt asustatud provints. Seal asub seadusandliku võimu pealinn Sri Jayawardenapura ja Colombo, mis on riigi haldus- ja ärikeskus. Lääneprovints jaguneb kolmeks peamiseks piirkonnaks: Colombo (642 km²), Gampaha (1386,6 km²) ja Kalutara (1606 km²). Sri Lanka majanduskeskusena on linnas esindatud kõik suuremad kohalikud ja rahvusvahelised ettevõtted, samuti kõik suuremad disainer- ja tänavakauplused, seega olge valmis nautima jaemüügiteraapiat lääneprovintsis.

    Kuna saarel on kõigist provintsidest kõige suurem rahvaarv, asuvad peaaegu kõik peamised haridusasutused lääneprovintsis. Provintsi ülikoolide hulka kuuluvad Colombo ülikool, Sri Jayewardenepura ülikool, Kelaniya ülikool, Sri Lanka avatud ülikool, Sri Lanka budistlik ja paali ülikool, kindral Sir John Kotelawala kaitseülikool ja Moratuwa ülikool. Lääneprovintsis on riigis kõige rohkem koole, sealhulgas riiklikke, provintsi-, era- ja rahvusvahelisi koole.

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