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Kannaki (Kerala)

कन्नकि
Also known as: Kaṇṇaki, Kodungallur Devi, Pattini, Chaste Goddess

About

The deified heroine of the Tamil epic Silappadikaram, worshipped in Kerala as a form of the goddess. Her main temple is at Kodungallur, where she is identified with Bhadrakali. Represents chastity, righteous anger, and justice.

Attributes

ChastityJusticeRighteous angerKerala goddessDeified heroine

Symbols

AnkletSwordTrishulaLion
Consort
Kovalan
Vahana (Mount)
Lion

Associated Mantras

Om Kaṇṇakyai Namaḥ
Silappadikaram verses

Festivals

Kodungallur BharaniNavaratri

Scriptures

SilappadikaramTemple legends

Regions Worshipped

KeralaTamil NaduSri Lanka

Iconography

Fierce form with anklet. Often depicted with sword and trishula. Seated on lion. Fierce yet righteous expression.