Vasoorimala
deity earth Kerala single tradition · 1
Vasoorimala is a female deity worshiped in many parts of Kerala and Kodagu region of Karnataka. She is worshipped as an Upa Devata (sub-deity) in Bhadrakali or Shiva temples. Vasoorimala is believed to be a deity that prevents contagious diseases like smallpox, chickenpox, and measles.
When
- Historical notes
- Living tradition in Kerala and Karnataka; performed as Theyyam ritual in North Kerala.
Relationships
- consort of
- Darikan
- manifests as
- Vasoorimala Theyyam
- serves
- Bhadrakali
- co occurs with
- Śiva, Lord Shiva
- manifested by
- Manodari
- allied with
- Kurumba
- enemy of
- Darika
Mentioned by
Sources
wikipedia (1)
Source passages
“Vasoorimala arose from the Shiva consciousness when Lord Shiva contracted smallpox. Vasoorimala can also be seen as a follower of Kurumba (Bhadrakali) in killing Darika.”
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