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While traditionally an Amman song, versions of the lyrics also exist for other deities (sometimes addressed as "Ayya"), showcasing its universal appeal as a prayer for shelter and peace. காதோரம் சொல்வழியால் கவலையை தீர்ப்பாய்...!" (Chethaaram illaatha sezhithai thandhu, Kaathoram solvazhiyaal kavalaiyai theerppai...!") The Amman in this song is not the distant, royal goddess of Sanskrit texts. She is the Gramadevata – the village mother who protects from cholera, smallpox (now generalized as fevers), and snake bites. "Pathara vinthangal" refers to her sudden miracles: making a venomous snake harmless, turning a scorpion’s sting into a tickle, or causing a fever to break instantly. Prayerful Devotion to Mother - Pathara Vinthangal Amman Song
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