Mariyamman Talattu

● Mariyamman Talattu is a traditional Tamil lullaby sung in praise of Goddess Mariamman, a popular South Indian deity who is worshipped as the goddess of rain and fertility.
● The song is typically sung during festivals and processions in honor of Mariamman, who is considered a powerful and protective deity in South India.
● The book contains a collection of songs that are traditionally sung during the annual festival of Mariyamman, which takes place during the Tamil month of Aadi (July-August) and is celebrated in Mariyamman temples throughout Tamil Nadu.
● The songs are typically sung by women who are devotees of Mariyamman, and they are accompanied by the sound of drums and other traditional musical instruments
● The lyrics of the talattu often describe the various attributes and powers of the goddess, and ask for her blessings to ensure the health and well-being.
● The songs are meant to invoke the blessings of Mariyamman and ask for her protection and assistance in various aspects of life.
● Mariyamman Talattu is a popular and well-known book among devotees of Mariyamman in Tamil Nadu and is often used as a resource for learning the songs and traditions associated with the festival.