Periyachi (Tamil: பெரியாச்சி, IAST: Periyāchī) is a ferocious aspect of Parvati in Hinduism. She is also known as Periyachi Amman (Amman meaning "mother")...

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...

Navadurga (regional goddess) Nila Devi Panchakanya Paranasabari Pathibhara Periyachi Phul Mata Pidari Poleramma Prasuti Pratyangira Putana Rakteswari Rati...

Karuppu Sami, Muniandi, Sudalai Madan, Isakki, Devi Kanya Kumari, and Periyachi. In rural Tamil Nadu, many local deities, called aiyyan̲ārs, are believed...

worship of gods Shiva Lingam, Brahma, Navagraha, Aiyanar, Saptha Kanni, Periyachi, Madurai Veeran and Kathavarayan . Stalls near the temple sell flowers...

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...

Madurai Veeran Karuppu Sami Muniandi Sudalai Madan Isakki Devi Kanya Kumari Periyachi Kadalon Vendhan Kottravai Virabahu Masani Amman Kateri Amman Pavadairayan...

Seethai and Sri Lakshmanar, Sri Anjaneyar, Sri Iyappan, Sri Mariamman, Sri Periyachi, Sri Idumbar, Sri Nagamma, Sri Dakshinamurthy, Sri Viswanathar and Visalakshi...