God Karuppasamy is believed to protect the poor and ensure justice and self disciple among the believers. It is believed to protect the poor, and ensure justice and self disciple among the believers. It is believed that wherever crime arises, he comes riding in a white horse to save the poor and the needy and to establish justice. It is also believed that he is fierce warrior who never forgives those who sinned or those who commit crimes. It is believed that he shoes away all the evils and devils from entering in village.
Karuppasamy is worshipped as “ Pathinettampadi Karuppu”. He is considered as the guardian deity of most of the famous temple like Sabarimalai, Palani, Azaghar Kovil etc.,
Karuppasamy have weapon of Aruval, Bow, Arrow, Swords, Knives alongside with him. Animals often signifying his pets – a dog (Vettai Nai or Hunting Dog), a lion and his ride the white horse are also found.