Kathavarayan (deity)
| Kathavarayan | |
|---|---|
Guardian deity | |
 statue of Lord Kathavarayan and two his wife in Masi Periasamy Temple | |
| Weapon | Aruval, Spear, Gada, Sword, Shield |
| Mount | horse |
| Consort | ariyamala(ஆரியமாலா) and otanyi (ஓந்தாயி) |
Kathavarayan (Kātaātavarāya - காத்தவராய) is a Tamil folk deity venerated in South India and Sri Lanka. His worship is prevalent amongst rural Tamil people.[1][2][3] He is the local tamil god mostly in rural tamil nadu.This name is a combination of two name are kathavar (Protector) and ayan (gift of God) , mostly the tamil local gods are real people who did above human deeds to protect their community or villages.
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Notes
- ^ Narayanan, Gita; Thiagarajan, Deborah (2001). DakshinaChitra: In southern district thanjavur, place called Sathanur where old temple for ayyanar is in place( Palankulathu ayyanar).A Glimpse of South India. Madras Craft Foundation. pp. 40–41.
- ^ Kulendiren, Pon (2012). Hinduism a Scientific Religion: & Some Temples in Sri Lanka. iUniverse. p. 188. ISBN 9781475936735.
- ^ Mãrg, Volume 37, Issues 3-4. Marg Publications. p. 67.