Arulmigu Mahamariamman Temple is one of the oldest Hindu temples in Penang. Also known as Sri Mahamariamman, it is dedicated to the Hindu deity Sri Muthu Mariamman, who has a following among the Indians of South India. Scholars believe the name Mariamman comes from two words, mari meaning power, and amman meaning mother. Sri Muthu Mariamman is considered a motherly power figure, a goddess of mercy and patron deity of the peasants of southern India.
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