Deities

Mari Amman

Disease Goddess

Status · Anusandhāna

Source · Tier 3

Tradition · Hindu

Period · Ancient

Mari Amman

The Goddess of Diseases

overview

Mari Amman (மாரி அம்மன்) is the goddess of diseases, worshipped to prevent and cure smallpox and other epidemic diseases.

Key Facts

State: Tamil Nadu
Type: Disease goddess

Source: Local tradition

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