Karumariamman is a goddess who is believed to protect people from bad things that can make them sick or unhappy. Her name means "the black mother goddess". People who believe in her think that if they pray to her and offer her gifts, she will keep them safe from different types of problems. Some people believe that Karumariamman has the power to make them feel better if they are injured or sick. She is often depicted as having many arms and wearing a crown with a snake on it. People may go to a special place called a temple to visit her and worship her.