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+'''Karuppu Sami''' ([[Tamil language|Tamil]]: கருப்பசாமி, [[IAST]]: Karuppasāmi) {{Literal translation|black deity}} is one of the regional Tamil male deities popular among the [[rural]] social groups of [[Tamil Nadu]] and parts of [[Kerala]]. He is one of the 21 associated folk-deities, and is hence one among the demigods or [[Kaval Deivam|kaval deivam]]s in [[Dravidian folk religion]].<ref>{{Cite book |last=Bloomer |first=Kristin C. |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=-qU5DwAAQBAJ&dq=karuppusami+god&pg=PA291 |title=Possessed by the Virgin: Hinduism, Roman Catholicism, and Marian Possession in South India |date=2018 |publisher=Oxford University Press |isbn=978-0-19-061509-3 |pages=291 |language=en}}</ref> He is sometimes considered to be a form of [[Shiva]] among [[Shaivism|Shaivas]].
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+[[File:Muthu Karrupanna sami.jpg|thumb]]
-| image = Sanggilikaruppan.JPG
+Muthu karuppasamy
-| caption = Karuppannan
+[[File:Karuppu Sami.jpg|thumb|Karuppu Sami ,Karuppasamy]]
 ==Temples and shrines==
-KaruppuSami temple is mostly found in the outskirts of the Village. Usually, the whole village contributes to the maintenance of the [[temple]]. These temples/shrines do not have traditional [[Gopuram]]s and have large statues of Gods with large eyes, holding weapons like bow and arrow, swords, sickle and other weapons. There could also be statues of 7 Kannimaar goddesses/Saptha Kanniyar (7 virgins) and animals, often a hunting dog, a lion and horse alongside the main idol of Karuppusami.
+Karuppu Sami temple is mostly found in the outskirts of the Village. Usually, the whole village contributes to the maintenance of the [[temple]]. These temples/shrines do not have traditional [[Gopuram]]s and have large statues of Gods with large eyes, holding weapons like bow and arrow, swords, sickle and other weapons. There could also be statues of 7 Kannimar goddesses/Saptha Kanniyar (7 virgins) and animals, often a hunting dog, a lion and horse alongside the main idol of Karuppu Sami.
-*Arulmigu Vinayagapuram karuppasamy
+Karuppu Sami worship is based on an ancient ancestral clan-based worship system, which has barely syncretised with [[Hinduism|Hindu]] tradition. For instance, most officiating priests are non-[[Brahmin]]s, and derive from local lineages that had initiated the cult generations ago. The worship pattern is non-[[Vedas|Vedic]] or non-[[Āgama (Hinduism)|Agamic]] through folk tales, songs and arts (Villu pattu, [[karakattam]], koothu etc.). The local priest might offer flowers or [[vibhuti]] (holy ash) to the worshippers and may play the role of an [[oracle]] for [[Shamanism]]. Various persons within the clan system are identified to play to the role of oracle on annual turn basis. They undertake vradham and maintain chastity and purity during the period. During the festivals, oracles get into trance state (Sami adudhal) and deliver counselling messages to the group assembled there without bias. Before the oracles deliver counselling messages, oracles stand on top of the aruval (aruval mel vakku). The normal problems addressed are family problems, financial troubles and local community and social issues for resolving within the community group with the agreement of local ancestral god through oracle. Whenever the wishes of the people are granted, they give their offerings to him based on what they [[vow]]ed to offer.
-==Worship==
+Karuppu Sami is also worshipped in [[Trinidad and Tobago]], [[Guyana]], [[Suriname]], [[Guadeloupe]], and [[Martinique]] under the name Dee Baba, Sangili Karuppan, or Sangani Baba.
 ==Annual festivals==
-The village committee would decide on when the annual festival be conducted. The time of the year when this would fall varies with villages and their local customs - each of which will be associated a folk-lore. Generally, the mass convention assembly of a large number of related family members is organized during the [[Spring (season)|spring]] season for a period of 2 to 3 days. The commencement of the festival will be with that of a hoisting of the flag and tying the "Kaappu". After this time, villagers cannot go out of the village but can come in from a different village. During this annual gathering, a large number of goats and chicken are sacrificed for Karuppanar. He is also offered [[Beedi]]s (country made cigarettes) or [[cigar]]s and [[Palm toddy|Naravam]] or some form of modern alcohol.
+The village committee would decide on when the annual festival be conducted. The time of the year when this would fall varies with villages and their local customs - each of which will be associated a folk-lore. Generally, the mass convention assembly of a large number of related family members is organized during the [[Spring (season)|spring]] season for a period of 2 to 3 days. The commencement of the festival will be with that of a hoisting of the flag and tying the "Kaappu". After this time, villagers cannot go out of the village but can come in from a different village.
 ==See also==
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 * [[Muneeswarar]]
 * [[Sudalai Maadan]]
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	'''Karuppu Sami''' (கருப்பசாமி Karuppasāmi) is one of the regional Tamil male deities popular among the [[rural]] social groups of [[Tamil Nadu]] and parts of [[Kerala]] (Sabarimalai, Achenkovil and small shrines). He is one of the 21 associated folk-deities of [[Ayyanar]] and is hence one among the demi gods or [[Kaval Deivam]]s of the Tamil heritage. He was believed to come from the ~~Kerala~~ region (~~Erumeli~~) as an assistant to Ayyanar during the Sangam Age. He was a local hero and then after his passing, the locals eventually worshipped his spirit (a ~~Dravidian~~ practice) and he was elevated as a "kaval deivam", just like Ayyanar was.		'''Karuppu Sami''' (கருப்பசாமி Karuppasāmi) is one of the regional Tamil male deities popular among the [[rural]] social groups of [[Tamil Nadu]] and parts of [[Kerala]] (Sabarimalai, Achenkovil and small shrines). He is one of the 21 associated folk-deities of [[Ayyanar]] and is hence one among the demi gods or [[Kaval Deivam]]s of the Tamil heritage. He was believed to come from the South region (Madurai) as an assistant to Ayyanar during the Sangam Age. He was a local hero and then after his passing, the locals eventually worshipped his spirit (a Tamils practice) and he was elevated as a "kaval deivam", just like Ayyanar was.According to Ramayana, Karuppa was Kush Prince(son of king Rama).But Shaivaties believes that he is form of god Shiva and Vaishnavities believes that he is a form of god Vishnu.

	==Temples and shrines==		==Temples and shrines==
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	Karuppu Sami is also worshipped in [[Trinidad and Tobago]], [[Guyana]], [[Suriname]], [[Guadeloupe]], and [[Martinique]] under the name Dee Baba, Sangili Karuppan, or Sangani Baba. Offerings of cigarettes, camphor, biscuits, butter, cloves, ghee, and alcohol as well as a sacrifice of a black chicken or goat are made to him here.		Karuppu Sami is also worshipped in [[Trinidad and Tobago]], [[Guyana]], [[Suriname]], [[Guadeloupe]], and [[Martinique]] under the name Dee Baba, Sangili Karuppan, or Sangani Baba. Offerings of cigarettes, camphor, biscuits, butter, cloves, ghee, and alcohol as well as a sacrifice of a black chicken or goat are made to him here.

	There are 108 form of Karuppan. Here are the list of ~~21 Karuppu~~ :		There are 108 form of Karuppan. Here are the list of 27 names of Karuppar :

			* Mandhi Karuppan
	* Padinettam Padi Karuppan		* Padinettam Padi Karuppan
	* Sandana Karuppan		* Sandana Karuppan
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	* Ponthupuli Karuppan		* Ponthupuli Karuppan
	* Vinayagapuram karuppasamy		* Vinayagapuram karuppasamy
			* Idayan Karuppan
			* Maha Kaala Karuppan

	==Annual festivals==		==Annual festivals==

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{{more citations needed|date=January 2014}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=August 2020}}
{{Use Indian English|date=August 2020}}
{{Infobox deity
| type = Hindu
| image = Sanggilikaruppan.JPG
| caption = Karuppannan
| name = Karuppu Swamy
| script_name = [[Tamil language|Tamil]]
| script =
| affiliation = Folk warrior hero from Sangam Era (Chera Naattu)
| god_of = Justice, Guardian, Protection
| abode = Sabarimala, Kallazhagar temple
| weapon = [[Aruval]], Spear, Gada, Chain
| consort =
| mount = [[Horse]]
| planet =
}}
'''Karuppu Sami''' (கருப்பசாமி Karuppasāmi) is one of the regional Tamil male deities popular among the [[rural]] social groups of [[Tamil Nadu]] and parts of [[Kerala]] (Sabarimalai, Achenkovil and small shrines). He is one of the 21 associated folk-deities of [[Ayyanar]] and is hence one among the demi gods or [[Kaval Deivam]]s of the Tamil heritage. He was believed to come from the Kerala region (Erumeli) as an assistant to Ayyanar during the Sangam Age. He was a local hero and then after his passing, the locals eventually worshipped his spirit (a Dravidian practice) and he was elevated as a "kaval deivam", just like Ayyanar was.

==Temples and shrines==
KaruppuSami temple is mostly found in the outskirts of the Village. Usually, the whole village contributes to the maintenance of the [[temple]]. These temples/shrines do not have traditional [[Gopuram]]s and have large statues of Gods with large eyes, holding weapons like bow and arrow, swords, sickle and other weapons. There could also be statues of 7 Kannimaar goddesses/Saptha Kanniyar (7 virgins) and animals, often a hunting dog, a lion and horse alongside the main idol of Karuppusami.

*Arulmigu Vinayagapuram karuppasamy

==Worship==
Karuppanar worship is a very ancient ancestral clan-based worship system. Most officiating priests are non-[[Brahmin]]s and derive from local lineages that had initiated the cult generations ago. The worship pattern is non-[[Vedas|Vedic]] or non-[[Āgama (Hinduism)|Agamic]] through folk tales, songs and arts (Villu pattu, [[Karakattam]], Koothu etc.). The local priest might offer flowers or vibuthi (holy ash) to the worshippers and may play the role of an [[oracle]] for [[Shamanism]]. Various persons within the clan system are identified to play to the role of oracle on annual turn basis. They undertake vradham and maintain chastity and purity during the period. During the festivals, oracles get into trance state (Saami aadudhal) and deliver counselling messages to the group assembled there without bias. Before the oracles deliver counselling messages, oracles stand on top the aruval (aruval Mel vakku). The normal problems addressed are family problems, financial troubles and local community and social issues for resolving within the community group with the agreement of local ancestral god through oracle. Whenever the wishes of the people are granted, they give their offerings to Him based on what they [[vow]]ed to offer.

Karuppu Sami is also worshipped in [[Trinidad and Tobago]], [[Guyana]], [[Suriname]], [[Guadeloupe]], and [[Martinique]] under the name Dee Baba, Sangili Karuppan, or Sangani Baba. Offerings of cigarettes, camphor, biscuits, butter, cloves, ghee, and alcohol as well as a sacrifice of a black chicken or goat are made to him here.

There are 108 form of Karuppan. Here are the list of 21 Karuppu :

* Padinettam Padi Karuppan
* Sandana Karuppan
* Sangili Karuppan
* Ondi Karuppan
* Chinna Karuppan
* Periya Karuppan
* Vettai Karuppan
* Nondi Karuppan
* Sappani Karuppan
* Kottai Karuppan
* Veera Karuppan
* Masana Karuppan
* Kattu Karuppan
* Samaya Karuppan
* Agayam Karuppan
* Ellai Karuppan
* Muthu Karuppan
* Malai Karuppan
* Masi Karuppan
* Soolai Karuppan
* Sonai Karuppan
* Maya Karuppan
* Ponthupuli Karuppan
* Vinayagapuram karuppasamy

==Annual festivals==
The village committee would decide on when the annual festival be conducted. The time of the year when this would fall varies with villages and their local customs - each of which will be associated a folk-lore. Generally, the mass convention assembly of a large number of related family members is organized during the [[Spring (season)|spring]] season for a period of 2 to 3 days. The commencement of the festival will be with that of a hoisting of the flag and tying the "Kaappu". After this time, villagers cannot go out of the village but can come in from a different village. During this annual gathering, a large number of goats and chicken are sacrificed for Karuppanar. He is also offered [[Beedi]]s (country made cigarettes) or [[cigar]]s and [[Palm toddy|Naravam]] or some form of modern alcohol.

==See also==
* [[Ayyanar]]
* [[Isakki]]
* [[Madurai Veeran (Hinduism)|Madurai Veeran]]
* [[Muneeswarar]]
* [[Sudalai Maadan]]

{{HinduMythology}}

[[Category:Tamil deities]]
[[Category:Regional Hindu gods]]
[[Category:Hindu folk deities]]