Published 2022-12-01
Keywords
- Femicide,
- Female Deities,
- Mud Temple,
- Displacement
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Abstract
The spread of a cult system from one place to another is called cult diffusion. This article explains the factors behind the spread of Papathi Amman worship in Chennai, which is followed in southern districts. It records the historical background given orally for the origin of the worship of Goddess Papathi. It also mentions about the location of Papathi Amman. In the context of Sanskritization, the worship of Goddess Papathi is explained by the expansion of Natar worship. It has been said that the worship of Goddess Papapati, cannot be included in the definition of religions. Attempts to institutionalize the Natar deities along with the Vedic deities have been explained, and the Natar deities are not worshiped as temples. The developmental stage of Papathi Amman as elevation is described in this article. The spread of Natar cults is due to various factors. The factors responsible for the spread of Papatti Amman worship are examined by highlighting three main factors. This article examines in detail the spread of Papathi Amman worship in the background of Sanskritization and Vedicization.
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