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Angalamman

अङ्गालम्मन्
Also known as: Aṅgāḷammaṉ, Angalaparameswari, Fire Goddess

About

The Tamil village goddess associated with fire, boundaries, and protection. Her name means 'beautiful mother.' Worshipped as the guardian who protects villages from evil forces. Often associated with fire walking ceremonies and boundary protection.

Attributes

FireBoundary protectionVillage guardianFierce mother

Symbols

Fire potTrishulaLampBoundary stones
Vahana (Mount)
Lion

Associated Mantras

Om Aṅgāḷammaṉ Namaḥ
Angalamman Stotram

Festivals

Angalamman FestivalFire walking ceremonies

Scriptures

Folk traditionsTemple legends

Regions Worshipped

Tamil NaduSouth India

Iconography

Fierce form with trishula and fire pot. Red complexion. Seated on lion. Often depicted with seven pots or lamps.