Karumariamman, the Hindu goddess of smallpox, health, and cure, is a revered deity primarily worshipped in South India. She is an aspect of the Hindu goddess Parvati and another form of Mariamman and Renuka. Hindus from South India, as well as those from Singapore, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Africa, and Australia, honor Karumariamman.
Celebrated during festivals like Panguni and Navaratri, worshipping Karumariamman is believed to reduce health risks, provide cures for ailments, and offer relief from smallpox. In Agama worship, she is revered as a combined manifestation of Parashakti, Adishakti, Icchashakti, Jnanashakti, and Kriyashakti.
Mainly worshipped by the Thevar and Agamudayar castes in South India, Karumariamman holds a significant place as their family and primary deity, as well as their caste deity.
