Lord Karuppa Swamy's red chillies offering to Pothuraju's turmeric abhishekam: 5 South Indian folk deities that are worshipped with unique objects
Published on: June 30, 2026, 12:50 p.m. | Source: Times of India
Even if you travel to every corner of the country and spend days discovering the history of every place, there is something you might miss out about India. Because embedded in multiple deep layers of the nation are faith and religion, two of the most vital driving forces of the people's lives. From local deities to folk legends, there are numerous aspects of a single village, town, city and state. Each deity has its own purpose in the world along with unique ways of being worshipped. Here are five South Indian deities that are worshipped with unique objects.
