Mariamman Temple

The Mariamman Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to the goddess Mariamman, located in Ho Chi Minh City. The temple was built in the late 19th century by a trade community from Tamil Nadu, India, and features a unique Hindu-style architecture. The main hall has a central shrine where Goddess Mariamman is worshiped, with two guards on either side. The temple also has a U-shaped section with 18 statues of gods curved in various styles. A fire sacrifice ritual is performed daily, at 10 am and 7 pm, where people can participate and receive Agni's fire. The temple is a popular tourist attraction and a significant spiritual site for the Hindu community in Vietnam