Urwa Shri Mariamma Temple, situated in the heart city of Mangalore is one of the most ancient temples of Mangalore. The presiding deity of this powerful temple is Goddess Mariamma. The temple is known far and wide not only in Karnataka but also outside of the state. The annual festival of the temple is being celebrated either during the month if February or in the month of March(Shukla paksha kumba month)every year. Lakhs of devotees visit the temple during the annual festival to seek the blessings of Godess Mariamma.
Mariyamma temple is about 5 km from Mangaladevi Temple in Mangalore city. This temple was built by the Mogaveera community around 800 years ago for the dedicated Goddess Mariyamma. The devotees from nearby and far flung places and also from abroad visit the temple on regular basis to seek the blessings of Goddess Mariamma and they feel blessed. They return with a feelingof contentment that their prayers will be answered by the Devine. People from all walks of life, film stars, politicians,sports persons,litteratures and other celebrities visit the temple regularly which is a testimony to the power and reputation of the temple. No wonder, therefore, that the Goddess Mariamma is popularly known as “blessing mother who grants favours to the seekers”.
In an astrological ritual (Prashna-Chintan) performed about this holy and powerful abode, it was directed that Brahma Kalasa ritual has to be conducted before the annual festival. Accordingly, it was decided by the temple administration to be conducted Brahma Kalashotsava (A religious ceremony to renovate the temple) in the month of February 2024 just before the annual festival. A committee ot oversee the preparations for this ritual has already been formed.
Therefore, our appeal to all devotees of Mahamatha Goddess Mariamma and other philonthropists to help the administration to complete the noble task on time and be part of this historical moment by contributing generously to this holy cause and get the blessings of mother Goddess Mariamma in abundance.
