THE GUARDIAN

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Ponni Amman (Village Guardian)

All villages will have a fertility goddess. This goddess is believed to arise from the natural world itself and to be intrinsically linked to the ground of the village. She is a representation of the village itself, rather than simply a guardian figure. She is the main protector of the village, especially against common diseases like smallpox or plague. Other goddesses preside over specific household objects, or act as guardians of cattle or children. The Goddess Ponni Amman (another name for Parvati, Consort of Lord Shiva). Ponni Amman is a Grama Devata (Village Deity) and This small temple located along road side after enter Melsirunai village road junction. All Devotees request to give pay first respect to village deity Ponni Amman before go darshan to Sree Chakra Datta Sree Pada Sree Sai Temple.