Angalamman

deity earth South India single tradition · 2

Angalamman is an ambivalent goddess in South India associated with cremation grounds and children, sometimes called "pey" along with other deities of similar origin. She can both afflict and heal, and is particularly associated with being a "fetus slayer" while also being appeased during certain ceremonies. Her fearsome aspects are seen by devotees as protective, and her anger, frenzy, and outrage are considered moral and righteous states that may be experienced by devotees during trance.

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Relationships

manifested by
Parvati
served by
Pecci
has aspect
Pecci, kali
allied with
Vishnu
creator of
Ardhanari
sibling of
Matangi

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Sources

wikipedia (2)

Source passages

“Angalamman”

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“Angalamman is an amman (mother) goddess...Some believe that if Angalamman possesses ('descends upon') a young boy, or even a married man, he will gradually become a thirunangai...Angalamman herself is sometimes seen as transgender”

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