Periyachi (Tamil: பெரியாச்சி, IAST: Periyāchī) is a ferocious aspect of Parvati in Hinduism. She is also known as Periyachi Amman (Amman meaning "mother")...
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primarily to the goddess but also to the Maruthuvachi (= doctor/midwife). Periyachi Amman (or Pechi Amman), who was deified for her skill and heroism. The...
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Navadurga (regional goddess) Nila Devi Panchakanya Paranasabari Pathibhara Periyachi Phul Mata Pidari Poleramma Prasuti Pratyangira Putana Rakteswari Rati...
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Karuppu Sami, Muniandi, Sudalai Madan, Isakki, Devi Kanya Kumari, and Periyachi. In rural Tamil Nadu, many local deities, called aiyyan̲ārs, are believed...
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worship of gods Shiva Lingam, Brahma, Navagraha, Aiyanar, Saptha Kanni, Periyachi, Madurai Veeran and Kathavarayan . Stalls near the temple sell flowers...
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drama troupes. A week before the fire walking they perform prayers to Periyachi who is one of the most important deities of Mariamman’s entourage. The...
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Madurai Veeran Karuppu Sami Muniandi Sudalai Madan Isakki Devi Kanya Kumari Periyachi Kadalon Vendhan Kottravai Virabahu Masani Amman Kateri Amman Pavadairayan...
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Seethai and Sri Lakshmanar, Sri Anjaneyar, Sri Iyappan, Sri Mariamman, Sri Periyachi, Sri Idumbar, Sri Nagamma, Sri Dakshinamurthy, Sri Viswanathar and Visalakshi...
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