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Well-Known Goddess With An Unknown History

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Periyachi A Well-Known Infuriated Goddess With An Unknown History. Sri   Periyachi  Amman (literally meaning: highly-regarded female goddess and elderly female goddess). She is closely associated with Kali (the goddess of death, destruction and time) and regarded as an avatar/incarnation of goddess Kali. However, Periyachi has an untold story of her own. The stories have many variations and opinions as Periyachi does not belong to the Vedic (Hindu holy book) classification. There is no mention of Periyachi in any Vedas or Brahminic (priestly) scriptures. However, Periyachi has become an important focal point in some parts of India, but mainly in Malaysia and Singapore. (Watch:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FQeO9Okn-nE ) . All Hindus in Singapore and Malaysia worship  Periyachi,  but not many know who she is and the hidden story behind this exasperated goddess. The only known facts about her are that: she is a ferocious looking goddess with several arms of weapon and