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Kannagi

कन्नगी
Also known as: Kaṇṇaki, Pattini (Sri Lanka), Chaste Goddess

About

The deified woman from 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 and justice.

Attributes

ChastityJusticeRighteous angerWoman power

Symbols

AnkletBreast (severed)Fire
Consort
Kovalan

Associated Mantras

Kaṇṇaki Stotram
Silappadikaram

Festivals

Kannagi Puja

Scriptures

Silappadikaram

Regions Worshipped

Tamil NaduKeralaSri Lanka (as Pattini)

Iconography

Depicted as a chaste woman. Often shown with anklet. Sometimes depicted with fire in hand (the fire she called to destroy Madurai). Serene yet fierce expression.