Masani Amman
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Masani Amman is a Hindu deity worshipped as a family deity (kuladevi) in Tamil Nadu, regarded as an avatar of Adi Parashakti. She is depicted in a unique lying posture, holding a damaru with a snake, a fire bowl, a bowl of kumkuma, and a trident. She is believed to cure illnesses and provide relief from menstrual cramps.
Relationships
- co occurs with
- Mahamuniappan
- aspect of
- Adi Parashakti
- manifested by
- Adi Parashakti
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Sources
wikipedia (1)
Source passages
“Later, the deity came to be known as Masani Amman. Masani Amman was later syncretised with the goddess Adi Parashakti. She was later associated with the goddesses Mariamman, Angala Devi, Isakki and Karumari.”
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