Mariamman is a goddess predominantly venerated for her association with medicine, rain, fertility, and weather. She is linked with deities like Parvati, Kali, and Durga, alongside her northern Indian counterpart, Shitala. Additionally, she is known by various names such as Mariamma, Mariatha, Shakti, Kulam, Samayapuram, Angalamman, Kottai, Mangala, Kula Deivam, Arulmigu, Maha Mariamman, Pattukottai, Sri Ramalinga Sowdeswari Mariamman, Aadi Mariamman, Renuka Devi, Saptakanniyar, Mutharamman, Madurai Veeran, Ellai Amman, Kondi, Soolamani, Amman and Mahadevi, reflecting her diverse manifestations and regional variations.