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Muneeswarar, or Muneeswaran (Tamil: முனீஸ்வரன் Malayalam: മുനീശ്വരൻ), is a popular Hindu deity within Hinduism, and is worshipped by many, in countries such as India, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Fiji and many more. [1]
Muniandi, also referred to as Munisvaran, is a Tamil rural guardian deity of plantations and estates, who has since been assimilated with Hinduism. [1] He is regarded as a malevolent being who causes diseases, blights, and crop failures, who whose ill-will can be prevented by human veneration. [ 2 ]
Bodyguard Muniswaran Temple is a temple dedicated to Lord Muneeswarar.This is a small temple situated in the main area of Chennai Metropolitan Area. [1] [2] This temple is located just about one and half kilometres away from the Central Railway Station.
Katteri Amman (Tamil: காட்டேரி அம்மன்), also abbreviated to Kateri, is a Hindu goddess. Her worship originates in the Dravidian folk religion, that is classified under Hinduism. In Tamil Nadu, she is often regarded as a form of Parvati, who acts as a guardian deity of a given town. [1]
Periyachi, along with Jada-Muneeswaran, an aspect of Muneeswaran, are said to come on earth as a jodi (pair) to ward off evil spirits and guard the earth. [7] Periyachi is said to punish women who do and say things to hurt others, and also punishes men who exploit women, by trampling them under her feet. [ 8 ]
Sri Pandi Muneeswarar Temple (commonly known as Pandi Kovil) is a temple located in Melamadai area of Madurai city in Tamil Nadu, India. The main deity of the temple is Pandi Muneeswarar. It is believed that a Pandya king called Nedunchezhiyan is worshipped as Pandi Muneeswarar in this temple. [1] [2]
Tamil mythology refers to the folklore and traditions that are a part of the wider Dravidian pantheon, originating from the Tamil people. [1] This body of mythology is a fusion of elements from Dravidian culture and the parent Indus Valley culture, both of which have been syncretised with mainstream Hinduism .
The central government of India asked the Tamil Nadu government through the supreme court to direct the path of girivalam under the provision of the proposed Tamil Nadu Heritage Conservation Act. [7] There are eight small shrines of lingams located in the 14 km circumference of the hill, each associated with the 12 moon signs.