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Māriamman is a goddess in the rural areas of South India. Mari means rain and Amman means mother.
Mariamman is the family deity in some parts of Tamil Nadu. It is a custom initially to worship the family deity on occasions such as weddings.
The worship is accompanied by the folk dance called Karagam. Offerings such as pongal and koozh that are cooked using earthen pots are also made during the festival.