Sri Mariamman Temple

The magnificent Mariamman Temple is built in the Dravidian style of architecture prevalent across historic temples of South India. The area of the temple comprises of covered halls, shrines to various deities, service areas, and a beautiful open courtyard. Initially, a structure made of wood and attap, the current structure is made up of plaster and bricks. The fine sculptures that adorn the area of the temple, especially those along the gopuram, are also made of plaster. The main prayer area is made up of intricately carved columns, covered with ceilings decked with beautiful frescoes.

The iconic gopuram, one of the chief attractions of Sri Mariamman Temple, is a six-tiered structure, with each tier richly embellished in sculptures of gods, goddesses, important facets of history, and ornamental carvings. The scale of each tier and its sculptures diminishes with each progressive structure, creating the illusion of height to this impressive building, and painted in bright and energetic patterns, making the entire complex a visual delight. While the main entrance with the gopuram is a major focus of tourists to this sacred place, there are side entrances found on the perimeter of the temple compounds, connecting to the nearby Pagoda Street and Temple Street, mainly used as service entrances. The walls of the compound are also decorated in a similar manner, adorned with various sculptures and ornamental mouldings.