Karumariamman
Sign in to saveKarumariamman (), also known as Karumari, is the Hindu goddess of smallpox, health and cure. She is also an aspect of the Hindu goddess Parvati and another form of goddess Mariammanand Renuka. She is primarily worshipped in the villages of South India such as Thiruverkadu which is believed to be her abode.
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Karumariamman (), also known as Karumari, is the Hindu goddess of smallpox, health and cure. She is also an aspect of the Hindu goddess Parvati and another form of goddess Mariammanand Renuka. She is primarily worshipped in the villages of South India such as Thiruverkadu which is believed to be her abode.
Karumariamman is usually worshipped by Hindus from South India and Hindu's from Singapore, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Africa and Australia.
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