Karakattam
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Karakattam is an ancient folk dance of Tamil Nadu usually dedicated to goddess Mariamman. As per Tamil literature, the dance form originated from a mix of Bharatham and other folk dance forms. It was
Dancers performing karakattam
Karuppannaswamy
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Karuppannaswamy, also known as Karuppasamy or Karupparayan, is the most prominent guardian deity in Tamil folk religion, worshipped primarily in Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Sri Lanka, Malaysia and Singapore.
Karakattam
…on a board are thrown into water as a tribute to Ganga Amman, and Kaateri Maa. The pujaris (priests) enter a trance state and honour the village gods Sangili Karuppu and Madurai Veeran through processions with various stunts such as whipping, putting hot camphor inside the mouth, and walking on hot coals before…
Idol of Karuppannaswamy
Vathiyaar Thottathu Karuppannaswamy Sami
Copper Idol of Karuppannsamy
Tirunelveli Government Museum-The statue of Karuppanna Sami displayed in the sculpture park. This statue dates back to 1900 AD. The statue's museum description states that it was found in.Virudhunagar District Tiruchuli