Name ▲▼ | Origin ▲▼ | Description ▲▼ |
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Goddess name "Mari Mai (mother death)" | Hindu | Plague goddess. The sister of SITALA, åśśociated with cholera. Her Tamil counterpart is MARIYAMMAN.... |
Goddess name "Sitala(mata) (possibly meaning mother cold')" | Hindu / Epic / Puranic | Mother goddess. One of seven SAKTIS who in later Hinduism became regarded as of evil intent, inflicting sickness. Particularly known from Bengal where she may be identified with the goddess KALI. Usually standing naked upon a lotus or riding an åśś. Alternatively symbolized by a stone on which a face is painted. Attribute: waterjar.... |
Goddess name "Sitala[mata]" | Hindu | Mother goddess of healing Hindu / Puranic / Epic |