While Periyachi Amman statues are still in good shape in Malaysia and Singapore, her home country has neglected her in the past century. The first Periyachi Amman temple built abroad was in Malaysia in early 14th century, by Tamil traders now called Malacca Chitty.Around 1400 AD, Periyachi worked as a doctor in Kondithoppu in Tamil Nadu Periyachi - Wikipedi Periyachi Amman's history is over 600 years old and her legacy is carried on mostly by Tamil Diaspora in South East Asia. The history of Periyachi Amman is one of the most intriguing, interesting and fascinating pieces in Tamil religion.
This is a remarkable blessing that Lord Krishna gave Mother Kaveri -that of cradling His baby form- a blessing that. As you may recall from the photos we posted in our Vishnupathi article on the Thirucherai sacred space, the very unique form of Mother Kaveri Amman cradling Baby Krishna on Her waist can be seen in Thirucherai. Periyachi Amman (Tamil: பெரியாச்சி)(Transliteration: Periyāchī) is a ferocious aspect of Goddess Adi Parashakti in Hinduism.She is also sometimes associated with another powerful Goddess, Parvati.Periyachi Amman is said to be the protector of children and is associated with childbirth and pregnancy, and is also associated with Hinduism in Singapore and Malaysia Click here for the Mahalaya 2017 Ancestor Fortnight Main Page. Periyachi Devi - Guardian Goddess Of Children She is also known as Periyachi Amman (amman meaning Mother) and sometimes called as Periyachi Kali amman and she is associated with another ferocious goddess Kali. Periyachi (Tamil:பெரியாச்சி) is a malevolent aspect of the Divine Mother in Hinduism. Periyachi Devi - Guardian Goddess Of Children. Sri Periyachi has an interesting legend associated. The periyachi Pooja is conducted annually in the temple in a grand manner and is attended by many devotees.
Newly born babies are placed at her feet to receive blessings for a healthy and a long life. Sri periyachi is considered as the protector of children and mothers. Home Periyachi Amman prayers for baby Sri Periyachi Amman - Welcome Sri Vadapathira Kaliamman Templ