Kateri Amman
Kateri Amman, also spelt as Katerie, is a Dakini goddess who is worshipped for the healing of sickness. Kateri can be depicted in many forms with many different appearances. But her skin tone is either dark blue or black. She is seen either holding a cutlass, bowl, trishul, lotus or even all in her four armed form.[1]
| Kateri Maa, Kateri Mai, Kateri Amman, Small Mother | |
|---|---|
Healer of sickness | |
 Kateri Amman on her horse | |
| Abode | Forest |
| Mantra | Om Shri Kateri Mata Aaye Namo Namaha |
| Weapon | Sword, Trishul, Bowl |
| Mount | Horse |
| Gender | Female |
| Personal information | |
| Avatar birth | Parvati |
| Spouse | Lord Shiva |
She is worshiped in South India and Sri Lanka and by the Tamil diaspora in other places. Her offerings include Neem leaves, limes, Arahul or red flowers.[2]
References
- லட்சுமணன்.ஜி. "எந்த அம்மனை வணங்கினால் என்ன பிரச்னைகள் தீரும்? #PhotoStory". vikatan.com/ (in Tamil). Retrieved 2022-02-13.
- காட்டேரி அம்மனை வழிபடுவதால் ஏற்படும் நன்மைகள் | Significance Of kateri Amman Temple| AadhanAanmeegam, retrieved 2022-02-13
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