Uthukattu Mariamman Temple

Uthukattu Mariamman Temple is a Hindu village temple dedicated to Goddess Mariamman located in Panithittu, Bahour Commune in the Puducherry district of Puducherry Union Territory. It serves as the gramadevata shrine for the local community. The temple is a modest South Indian style structure typical of rural Amman temples in the region and is visited primarily by local devotees for daily worship and annual festivals.

Visitors can expect a small, traditional South Indian village temple with a sanctum dedicated to Goddess Mariamman, simple gopuram and mandapa structures, and an open courtyard. The setting is rural and quiet within Panithittu village surrounded by agricultural fields and residential houses. Visitors can observe daily puja rituals, offer prayers, and experience local devotional practices. The temple is not a large complex and can be explored on foot in a short time.

The temple is culturally significant as a local Amman shrine where Goddess Mariamman is venerated as the protector against diseases and guardian of the village. It plays a central role in the religious life of Panithittu, hosting annual festivals and rituals that bring together the local community for worship, processions and traditional observances.