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Malikapurathamma

मालिकापुरत्थम्म
Also known as: Mālikāpuratthamma, Malikappurathu Amma, Sabarimala Devi

About

The presiding goddess of the Malikappurathamma Temple within the Sabarimala complex. A form of the goddess who is considered a manifestation of the divine mother. She is worshipped alongside Ayyappa. Represents the feminine aspect of the pilgrimage.

Attributes

SabarimalaGoddessAyyappaDivine mother

Symbols

LionTrishulaLotus
Vahana (Mount)
Lion

Associated Mantras

Om Malikappurathamma Namaḥ
Devi Stotram

Festivals

MakaravilakkuMandalakalamNavaratri

Scriptures

Ayyappa legendsDevi Mahatmya

Regions Worshipped

SabarimalaKeralaSouth India

Iconography

Seated on lion. Holds trishula and lotus. Serene, motherly expression.