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Gangamma

गङ्गम्म
Also known as: Gaṅgamma, Gangamma, Village Mother, Smallpox Goddess

About

A village mother goddess in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, associated with protection from smallpox, cholera, and other epidemics. Worshipped with neem leaves, turmeric, and annual festivals involving fire walking. Often represented by a stone idol under a neem tree.

Attributes

Village motherSmallpox goddessProtectionHealingAndhra deity

Symbols

NeemTurmericStone idolFire potLamp

Associated Mantras

Om Gaṅgamma Namaḥ

Festivals

Gangamma JatraAnnual village festivalsBonalu

Scriptures

Folk traditions

Regions Worshipped

Andhra PradeshTelangana

Iconography

Often represented by a stone idol under a neem tree. Anthropomorphic form: seated on lion or standing, holding trishula and neem leaves. Motherly, protective expression.