PUNNAINALLUR MARIAMMAN TEMPLE
Punnainallur Mariamman temple is about 7 Kms from Brihadeeswara temple. This temple was built by the first Maratha king of Thanjavur Venkoji
in the year 1680.
It is said that the Goddess Muthu Mari Amman appeared in the dreams of the King and instructed him to search for her idol in the forest. During his search the King found the idol of Mari Amman under a Punnai tree. He then built a temple over this ground which became very famous.
The main deity is made of earth (putruman), which is Muthumari Amman. Devotees believe that small pox is cured by drinking Abisheka milk in this temple.
THE SWARTZ CHURCH
This church is located near Brihadeeswara temple and is adjacent to Sivaganga park. It is said that this church was built in by Rev. Father Swartz and Major Stevens for the benefit of Christians both Indian and European. Later it was renovated by King Serfoji II as a token of affection and esteem for Father Swartz in 1779. Currently, the church is said to be maintained by ASI.
The church is actually quite small in size and inside the church, the main highlight
is the white marble tablet at the back of the church, which shows Christian
Friedrich Schwarz on his deathbed surrounded by Serfoji II and others.
SIVAGANGAI GARDENS
Adjacent to Swartz church is the Sivagangai gardens. It is badly maintained and not an interesting place to visit as you can see from few of the photos below:
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