MARIAMMAN HINDU TEMPLE IN HO CHI MINH CITY: HISTORY AND CULTURAL VALUES

Abstract

The Indian community in Saigon - Ho Chi Minh City is one of the communities that contribute to the cultural diversity of this area. This research paper focuses on Mariamman beliefs and religious relics in the context of contemporary urban culture. The results of this study are expected to contribute to the material sources of the history of the Indian community and the practices of worshipping Mariamman Goddess in Ho Chi Minh City. The discussion aims to affirm the value of cultural urban heritages, with the purpose of preserving and developing the potentials to boost local and international tourism for the country.