List of Deities
Annamar is a deity of the Nalavar and Pallar caste. Mutalikal is possibly a caste deity, used by Karaiyar. Periyatampiran or "the great master", is a caste god of the washermen. Ayyanar, sometimes equated with Sasta is a popular deity in almost all villages. Virumar is a caste god of the smiths. Kattavarayan is a heroic saviour god. Naccimar is a women's goddess often conflated with Mariamman or Ampal, the mother Goddess. Sapta Kanniyar take the form of seven virgins. Naka tampiran or "the snake master" is also common deity in most villages. Vairavar is another popular village deity. Kali and Kannaki Amman are popular female deities.
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