Angala Devi

Angala Devi

Angala Devi, also known as Angalamman, Angala Paramesvari, and Aṅkāḷaparamēcuvari, Periyandichi, Periyayi, Periyanayagi, Ankala, Kati Ankamma, Anakalamma, and Ankamma is an aspect of the Hindu goddess Parvati, or Kali, primarily worshipped in the villages of South India as a kaval deivam, a guardian deity. She is often additionally considered to be an aspect of one of the Matrikas. However, she predates Hinduism's presence in South India and is not an exclusively Hindu goddess. She is particularly venerated by thirunangai and seen as an ethical role model and legitimizer for their existence. She is also sometimes seen as a goddess of graves, cremation, and resurrection.

Pantheon: Hindu Culture: Indian Civilization: Indian subcontinent Period: 1500 BCE – present

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