Muthumariamman Temple, Thirukanur

Muthumariamman Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Goddess Muthumariamman located in Thirukanur village in the Puducherry district of the Union Territory of Puducherry, India. Situated about 20 kilometres west of Puducherry city, the temple serves as an important local place of worship. Built in traditional South Indian style, it features a sanctum for the goddess and is known for its annual festivals and daily pujas attracting devotees from surrounding villages.

Visitors can expect a small to medium-sized South Indian village temple with a sanctum dedicated to Goddess Muthumariamman, a gopuram-style entrance and an open courtyard. The setting is quiet and rural, surrounded by village houses and agricultural land. Visitors can observe daily pujas, offer prayers, view traditional deity decoration and experience local devotional practices. The temple is most active during morning and evening worship hours and during annual festival periods.

Dedicated to Goddess Muthumariamman, a form of Shakti revered in Tamil tradition as protector of health and village welfare. The temple serves as a centre for local religious life, daily worship and annual festivals such as Aadi Thiruvizha, where devotees pray for protection, prosperity and well-being.