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Muniyandi (முனியாண்டி) is a regional Tamil guardian deity. The deity Muniyandi refers to the Munis worshiped by the Tamil people. Munis are a class of guardian deities which are classified as Siva Gana. They are servants of the Supreme God Siva and his female half Sakthi. The Munis could be former warriors, kings, sorcerers or sages who achieved the status of a Muni after their human death. Some of the Munis worshiped were created as Munis and did not go through the human life cycle. The Munis are worshiped as Guardian Deity (Kaaval Deivam), Favorite Deity (Ishta Deivam) and Clan/Family Deity (Kula Deivam). Muniyandi is also known as Muniyappan, Aandiyappan, Munisamy and Munishwaran. Origin of Muniyandi: There are many theories on the origins of these Munis. There are also mythological stories passed down orally for generations. According to one of the oral tradition, the Saptha Muni (7 Munis) were created to protect Goddess Sakthi in the form of Goddess P...

Saptha Munigal and the 21 Parivara Munigal are guardian deities worshipped in South Indian folk traditions, especially in Tamil Nadu. These Munis are believed to protect villages, families, farmlands, and sacred boundaries from negative forces. Worship of these Munigal is common in village temples, roadside shrines, and open sacred spaces. SAPTHA MUNIGAL * Jadamuni * Valmuni * Thavamuni * Nathamuni * Tharmamuni * Sivamuni * Mahamuni 21 PARIVARA MUNIGAL * Muniandy * Pandimuni * Semmuni * Karumuni * Kodumuni * Thangamuni * Vethamuni * Muthumuni * Ladamuni * Sattaimuni * Santhanamuni * Koraimuni * Konggumuni * Yogamuni * Palayamuni * Kottaimuni * Pathalamuni * Agnimuni * Rajamuni * Sama/Salemuni * Nondimuni In traditional belief, Saptha Munigal and Parivara Munigal are worshipped together as a collective protective force. Devotees believe that honoring all Munis brings balance, courage, protection, and peace to the community. Related Devotional Posts History of Munis...

Parivara Munis are powerful guardian deities worshipped in South Indian folk traditions, especially in Tamil Nadu.  These Munis are considered divine attendants and manifestations connected to Munishwaran , who is believed to be a fierce form of Lord Shiva. The term “ 21 Parivara Muni ” refers to the collective group of Munis who protect villages, temples, boundaries, families, and devotees from negative forces.  Each Muni has a specific role such as protection, justice, fertility, health, or spiritual discipline. This post lists the names of the 21 Parivara Munis traditionally worshipped along with Munishwaran , as followed in folk temples and ancestral worship practices. 🔱 21 Parivara Muni Muniyandi – Worshipped for village protection and boundary safety. Pandi Muni – Believed to guard communities and protect devotees from harm. Sem Muni – Associated with maintaining balance and discipline in village life. Karu Muni – Prayed to for strength, courage, and removal of...