How to worship karuppaswamy

Karuppanna Swamy, or Karuppaswamy, is a popular Hindu village deity widely worshipped by people living in Tamil Nadu’s
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How to Worship Karuppaswamy

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Who is Karuppaswamy?
KaruppannaSwamy, orKaruppaswamy, is a popular Hindu village deity widely worshipped by
people living in Tamil Nadu’s Madurai, Tirunelveli, Ramanathapuramand Trichy districts. He is
one of the 21 folk deities associated with Ayyanarand is considered as the guardian angel of
the village. Karuppaswamydestroys the evil spirits and dark forces that create troubles.

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As Karuppaswamyis the guardian of the village, usually his temples
are found outside the villages. His statue or figurine will be standing
on a raised platform mostly under a tree.
Appearance of Karuppaswamy
Karuppaswamyis also known as Karuppan, Karuppanaror
Karuppannaswamy. He features large eyes and thick moustache.
Karuppanstatue will be holding a sword, bow and arrow, sickle or a
club. He has two arms and is dark complexioned.

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As Karuppaswamyis the guardian of the village, usually his temples
are found outside the villages. His statue or figurine will be standing
on a raised platform mostly under a tree.
Appearance of Karuppaswamy
Karuppaswamyis also known as Karuppan, Karuppanaror
Karuppannaswamy. He features large eyes and thick moustache.
Karuppanstatue will be holding a sword, bow and arrow, sickle or a
club. He has two arms and is dark complexioned.
In some cases, KaruppannaSwamy will be standing along with the 7
virgin village goddesses (kannimaar). A hunting dog, lion, or horse
stands beside him.

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Different Forms of Karuppaswamy
There are different forms of Karuppaswamy. It is believed that there
are 108 forms of Karuppan. Below is a list of the popular forms of
Karuppaswamy.
•PadinettamPadiKaruppan
•SangiliKaruppan
•SandanaKaruppan
•PeriyaKaruppan
•VettaiKaruppan
•OndiKaruppan
•ChinnaKaruppan
•MandhiKaruppan
•Muthu Karuppan

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•Malai Karuppan
•Masi Karuppan
•Nondi Karuppan
•Sappani Karuppan
•Kottai Karuppan
•Veera Karuppan
•Masana Karuppan
•Kattu Karuppan
•Samaya Karuppan
•Agayam Karuppan
•Ellai Karuppan
•Soolai Karuppan
•Sonai Karuppan
•Maya Karuppan

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History of Karuppaswamy Worship
People belonging to the ancient Tamil society revered warriors and worshipped
them as Gods when they passed away. The people erected formless stones
Veerakkalor Nadukkalin memory those warriors. These fallen warriors or any
persons who sacrificed their life for a good cause such as protection of the
welfare of the society or the community were accorded a demi-god status.
Karuppaswamyis also believed to be one of such warriors.

8. Benefits of worshipping Karuppaswamy
Karuppaswamyworship bestows the following.
1.Protection from evil forces:Karuppanarprotects his devotees from ghosts, spirits
and other evil forces.
2.Safeguards against Black Magic:enemies or competitors might turn against you
due to their jealousness against you and do black magic to disturb your progress.
Karuppaswamyworship shall protect you against black magic.
3.Avoids litigation:To many villagers, Karrupanaris above court and law. Many
accept wholeheartedly to the solutions pronounced by the oracle during special
days.
4.Improves health and immunity:the villagers visit the temple of Karuppaswamy
when they are sick and receive the sacred ash from the priest and apply it on their
foreheads and experience physical and mental relief.
5.Cures depression and state of shock:those who are experiencing depression or a
state of shock visit the Karuppaswamytemple to have the holy water sprayed on
them. The spraying of holy water helps them overcome their fear and shock.

9. How to worship Karuppaswamy
All Hindus worship KaruppanSwamy and the priests of the temple are from
different castes depending on the region a Karuppantemple is located. Each
village might have a distinct Karuppantemple or a group of villages might
have a common Karuppantemple in one of the villages. During the annual
Karuppanfestival, the villagers come together and celebrate festival and
organisefeasts to please Karuppaswamy.
Offerings to Karuppaswamydepends on the social and financial status of
the devotee. The offerings include flowers, local fruits, lamp, bronze bells,
sickles and clothes. In some villages, during the annual festival and on other
important days, the devotees offer goat, rooster, and alcohol to
Karuppaswamy.

10. Annual Festival of Karuppaswamy
The priests of the Karuppaswamytemple belong to a clan. The priest and his
family play a vital role during the annual festival and celebrations. A fortnight or
month before the annual festival, a person is chosen from the priest family as an
oracle. On the chosen day, the oracle will enter into a state of trance and address
the audience as the direct messenger of KaruppannaSwamy. Social, family,
financial and other issues and disputes are amicably settled through the
pronouncements of the oracle.
The annual festival is observed for three days. The villagers where the Karuppan
temple is located won’t venture outside the village from the day of the festival to
till its end. But people from the neighbouringvillages and towns visit the village to
offer prayers to KaruppannaSwamy.

11. Karuppaswamy Mantra
Dr.Pillai has given the Karuppaswamymantra (Karuppanmantra) that helps
you invoke Karuppanand seek his blessings.
Karuppaswamy Gayatri
OMKALKI KARUPPASAAMYAIVIDHMAHE
DASAAVATAARAAYA DHEEMAHI
TANNO AADHI SIVAAYASYA AADHI AADHIPRACHODAYAAT
KaruppanBheejamantra
KLEEM HAAM SWAHA
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