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saptamatrikas

deity single tradition · 2

The saptamatrikas are a collection of seven sisters in Vedic traditions. This collection of goddesses does not have a specific function, but may be called upon if a disease is affecting the family. In the area around Tirumala, it is said that these deities can be seen as young girls wandering around at noon, dusk or night.

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Karuppu Sami, Kondalamma, Shasta/Ayyanar, Poturaju, Varahi, Vaishnavi, Kalaratri, Bhima, Tamasi, Mariamman, Yellamma, Pochamma, Vishnu, Lakshmi, Narayana, Kamala

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wikipedia (2)
  1. Village deities of South India
  2. Kamalatmika

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“Another common theme is the seven sisters, called saptamatrikas in Vedic traditions. This collection of goddesses does not have a specific function, but may be called upon if a disease is affecting the family.”

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