Mariamman Hindu Temple Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam - Hoi An - Hanoi - Ho Chi Minh City - Hue
Erected towards the end of the 19th century, this spectacular Hindu Temple is also worshiped by many non-Hindus residing in Saigon.
A common belief among the locals is that, the Hindu goddess Mariamman has miraculous powers.
Originally constructed by the Tamils hailing from Pondicherry with a raja goopuram, the Mariamman Hindu Temple is regarded as a sacred site by many Vietnamese and Chinese.
The architectural design of this temple is based on the principles of temple building, followed in any other ancient Hindu temples in India. A centrally located huge hall (mandapam) and inner and outer circumferences characterize the Mariamman Hindu Temple in Ho Chi Minh City.
Two other Hindu temples namely Sri Thendayutthapani Temple and Sunbramaniar Temple stand in close proximity to the Mariamman Temple.
Numerous multicolored ‘vahanas’ for ‘utsava murthis’ adorn the interior of the temple. However it can’t be definitely said if these colorful ‘vahanas’ were created in Vietnam by the Indian artisans or brought in from India.
The address of this temple is mentioned below:
45 Ð Truong Dinh, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
The temple remains open for the visitors from 7:00 am to 7 pm daily.
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