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Sudalai Madan

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Sudalai Madan

Lord of the Night

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Gender: male

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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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Local tradition

புனித அட்டவணை

கதை
புவியியல்
மேற்கோள்கள்
தொடர்புடைய ஞானம்

காலவரிசை

Ancient

புனித புவியியல்

Tamil Nadu

முதன்மை மேற்கோள்கள்

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"Sudalai Madan." ELGODS: Spiritual Encyclopedia of India, Deities, https://elgods.jambudweep.tech/explore/deities/sudalai-madan. Accessed August 22, 2026.

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