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Akilandeswari

अकिलाण्डेश्वरी
Also known as: Akilāṇḍeśvarī, Thiruvanaikaval Devi, Goddess of the Universe

About

The presiding goddess of the Akilandeswari Temple in Thiruvanaikaval, Tamil Nadu. A form of Parvati worshipped as the supreme mother. The temple is part of the Jambukeshwara complex. Represents the feminine aspect of the water element.

Attributes

Water elementParvatiThiruvanaikavalDivine mother

Symbols

LionTrishulaLotusWater
Consort
Jambukeshwara
Vahana (Mount)
Lion

Associated Mantras

Om Akilāṇḍeśvaryai Namaḥ
Devi Stotram

Festivals

NavaratriPanguni UttiramAnnual temple festivals

Scriptures

Devi MahatmyaTemple legends

Regions Worshipped

ThiruvanaikavalTamil NaduSouth India

Iconography

Seated on lion. Holds trishula and lotus. Crowned, three-eyed. Motherly, powerful expression.