Goddess Mariyamman
Mariyamman is a Hindu goddess worshipped in South India, particularly in the Tamil Nadu and Karnataka regions. She is often associated with goddesses such as Kali and Durga, and is believed to have the power to protect her devotees from evil forces, diseases, and other negative influences.
Mariyamman is usually depicted with a fierce expression and holding weapons such as a trident, sword, and shield. She is often depicted wearing a red sari and with a crown of flowers on her head. In some depictions, she is accompanied by her two attendants, Muniyamma and Draupadi.
There are many temples dedicated to Mariyamman across South India, and her worship is often associated with festivals such as the Mariamman Thiruvizha. During this festival, devotees offer prayers and offerings to the goddess, and participate in rituals such as fire-walking and body piercing as acts of devotion and penance. The festival is celebrated in the Tamil month of Aadi, which falls between mid-July to mid-August.
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