Origin and History of PACHIAMMAL

Description:

Pachiammal is a Tamil Brahmin surname, typically found among the Iyer community. It is believed to have originated from the ancient Sanskrit words “pachim” and “amma”, which mean “mother” and “goddess” respectively. The Pachiammal surname is associated with the worship of Goddess Parvati, the consort of Lord Shiva. It is believed that those who bear this surname are descendants of the sage Pachim, who was the son of Sage Agastya. The Pachiammal surname is found among the Iyer community in the Indian states of Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Kerala. It is also found among the Telugu-speaking Brahmins of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. The culture and customs of the Pachiammal surname are similar to those of other Iyer communities. They are generally vegetarian, and observe many Hindu religious rituals and festivals. Variations of the Pachiammal surname include Pachimamal, Pachimmal, Pachimal, and Pachimoll.