Urban legend has it that the temple was built when a statue of Mariamman was found by the seaside .
Founded in 1853 , the temple is dedicated to the Hindu deity , Mariamman , a goddess of rain .
Urban legend has it that the temple was built when a statue of goddess was found by the seaside .
Founded in 1853 , the temple is dedicated to the Hindu deity , Mariamman , a goddess of rain .