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Pechiamman

पेच्चियम्मन्
Also known as: Pecciyammaṉ, Speaking Mother, Oracle Goddess

About

The goddess associated with oracles and spirit possession. Her name means 'the mother who speaks.' Worshipped for communication with the divine, oracles, and healing through spirit possession. Often associated with women who become possessed during festivals and deliver divine messages.

Attributes

OracleSpirit possessionDivine communicationHealing

Symbols

TrishulaFire potKumkumNeem leavesLamp

Associated Mantras

Om Pecciyammaṉ Namaḥ

Festivals

Pechiamman FestivalPossession ceremoniesAnnual temple festivals

Scriptures

Folk traditions

Regions Worshipped

Tamil NaduSouth India

Iconography

Fierce form, often with wide eyes. Holds trishula. Associated with trance and possession. Red or dark complexion.