Karuppayi Amman
| Karuppayi Amman | |
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| Tamil | கருப்பாயி அம்மன் |
| Affiliation | Dravidian folk religion |
| Consort | Karuppannaswamy (folklore) |
Karuppayi Amman (Tamil: கருப்பாயி அம்மன்) is a Tamil folk deity worshipped in parts of Tamil Nadu and among Tamil communities elsewhere. she is regarded as a manifestation or aspect of the Kali (goddess) power and is associated with protection and village worship.Shrines dedicated to Karuppayi Amman are commonly associated with shrines of Karuppannaswamy.
Worship
Karuppayi Amman is worshipped at village and family shrines. Worship and rituals vary between different places and communities.
Temples
Temples and shrines dedicated to Karuppayi Amman are found in several parts of Tamil Nadu. Some shrines are associated with other village deities.
Festivals
Annual festivals are held at some Karuppayi Amman temples. The celebrations may include processions, offerings, devotional songs and other local rituals.
See also
- Mariamman
- Ayyanar
- Karuppasamy
- Dravidian folk religion
References
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