Agastya
A revered sage who was instrumental in spreading Vedic knowledge to South India.
South india
Dharma Shasta
A celibate deity, son of Shiva and Mohini (Vishnu's female form), popular in South India.
Jumadi
A regional guardian spirit worshipped in South India.
Nookambika
A regional form of the Mother Goddess worshipped in South India.
Ranganatha
A reclining form of Vishnu, particularly worshipped in South India.
Subrahmanya
Another name for Kartikeya or Murugan, especially in South India.