Deities

Sudalai Madan

Lord of the Night

Status · Anusandhāna

Source · Tier 3

Tradition · Hindu

Period · Ancient

Sudalai Madan

Lord of the Night

Overview

Sudalai Madan (சுடலை மடன்) is the night deity, worshipped to protect children and drive away evil spirits.

Key Facts

State: Tamil Nadu
Type: Folk deity

Source: Local tradition

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