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Important Devas
- Brahma the deity of creation
- Vishnu the deity of preservation
- Shiva the deity of destruction and time; associated with fertility and regeneration
- Ganesha the deity of new beginnings, wisdom, and luck
- Hanuman the deity associated to courage, reverence and strength/avatar of Shiva
- Kartikeya the deity of victory and war
- Dhanvantari the deity of doctors and Ayurveda/avatar of Vishnu
- Vishwakarma the deity of architecture
- Dyaus the deity of the aether (or sky)
- Vayu the deity of air, wind and breath
- Varuna the deity of water and rain
- Agni the deity of fire
- Yama the deity of death and justice
- Samudra the deity of the seas/form of Varuna
- Kubera the deity of opulence and wealth
- Kamadeva the deity of love
- Indra the deity of weather, storms and sky
- Ashwini Kumara the deity of health and medicine
- Surya the deity of the sun, light and day
- Chandra the deity of the moon and night
- Mangala the deity of Mars and Aggression
- Budha the deity of Mercury and Nature
- Brihaspati the deity of Jupiter and teacher of the Devas
- Shukra the deity of Venus and worship (bhakti) and teacher of the Asuras
- Shani the deity of Saturn and deeds (karma)
Mariamman, often abbreviated to Amman (Tamil: மாரியம்மன்), is a Hindu Tamil folk religion goddess of weather, predominantly venerated in the rural areas of South India.[3][4] Her festivals are held during the late summer/early autumn season of Ādi throughout Tamil Nadu and the Deccan region, the largest being the Ādi Thiruviḻa. Her worship mainly focuses on bringing rains and curing such serious diseases as cholera, smallpox, and chicken pox.
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Kula Deivam (Family Deity) is the ancestral protector worshipped by a specific lineage over generations in Hinduism, believed to shield families from evil, ensure prosperity, and bless them, particularly in Tamil Nadu. These deities, either male or female, are honored first during auspicious events like weddings, and their worship emphasizes maintaining cultural, familial, and ancestral traditions.
Key Aspects of Kula Deivam:
- Definition & Significance: Unlike personal deities (Ishta Devata), the Kula Deivam is fixed by birth and lineage. They act as guardians of the family clan.
- Worship Customs: Families often visit their Kula Deivam temple for annual prayers, particularly during festivals like Pongal, Tamil New Year, or Aadi Amavasai.
- Mandatory Prayers: It is traditional to offer the first wedding invitation and perform the first worship to the Kula Deivam after a marriage or during major life milestones.
- Types: They can be specific forms of Shiva, Parvati, Vishnu, Lakshmi, or local hero deities and ancestral spirits.
- Origin: The concept is deeply rooted in ancestral worship, often evolving from honoring forebears, rather than just Vedic traditions.
If unknown, the Kula Deivam can be identified by asking family elders, searching for ancestral puja materials, or checking records of traditional family gathering
