The deified heroine of the Tamil epic Silappadikaram. She avenged her husband's wrongful execution and became a goddess of chastity. Worshipped in Tamil Nadu and Sri Lanka as a symbol of righteous anger, justice, and wifely devotion. Also known as Pattini in Sri Lanka.
Depicted as a chaste woman. Often shown with an anklet. Sometimes depicted with fire in hand (the fire she called to destroy Madurai). Serene yet fierce expression.