VelmurugaPadang Meiha Mariamman Temple Thimithi Tiruvizha
Sri Maha Mariamman Devasthanam, Padang Meha Estate (Padang Meiha Parkland), Kulim, Kedah
Nestled within the verdant Padang Meha estate near Sungai Karangan in Kulim, Kedah, this century‑old Sri Maha Mariamman Temple (also known as Devi Sri Maha Mariamman Devasthanam) serves as a spiritual cornerstone for the local Tamil Hindu community . Dedicated to Goddess Mariamman—the benevolent deity of rain, fertility and health—the temple embodies traditional South Indian religious architecture and is likened in purpose and devotion to other estate temples in the region .
Festivals here, especially the famed annual Mariamman Thiruvizha, draw worshippers from surrounding estates. Devotees gather for ritual ablutions, homams (fire offerings), vibrant processions, and communal feasting—marking it as both religious and cultural heart of the community .
Its serene plantation setting and longstanding heritage (over a hundred years) elevate this temple beyond a place of worship—it’s a testament to the enduring traditions and unity of Kulim’s estate-dwelling Tamil Hindus .
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