Sri Maha Mariamman Temple
Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, April 2011
Mariamman is popularly worshipped by overseas Indians, especially Tamils because she is looked upon as their protector during their sojourn to foreign lands. Mariamman is a manifestation of the goddess - Parvati, an incarnation embodying Mother Earth with all her terrifying force. She is associated with disease and fever and protects her devotees from unholy or demonic events:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sri_Mahamariamman_Temple,_Kuala_Lumpur