Sri Nookalamma Temple

🕉️ About This Temple

Sri Nookalamma Temple Mawlamyine is a Hindu temple located in Mawlamyine (formerly Moulmein), the capital of Mon State in Myanmar. It serves as a significant religious site for the local Hindu community, particularly those of Indian descent who settled in the region during the British colonial period. The temple is linked to the historical migration of South Indians to Mawlamyine, which was a major port and administrative hub under British rule.

📜 History & Heritage

Sri Sri Sri Nookambika Ammavaru is one of the nine Shakti forms and popularly known as Sri Anagha Devi in ancient days. After a few years in the era of Kakatiya kings, the temple was renovated and the same goddess was worshipped with the name Sri Kakatamba. Daily pujas and diparadhanas are performed here. As the kings lost their dynasties, the daily pujas and other rituals were interrupted and slowly the temple lost its previous glory. It is believed that the creator of the universe was Sri Shakti Ammavaru and that the creation took place in the time period from Palguna Bahula Amavasya (the new moon day) to April (new moon day). During this holy period there are a lot of religious rituals and pujas that are performed to Sri Nookambica Ammavaru. Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday are considered auspicious days for performing puja to Sri Nookambika Ammavaru.

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