Masani Amman

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Masani Amman is a Hindu deity. She is primarily worshipped as a family deity (kuladevi) by certain classes in Tamil Nadu, where She is regarded as an avatar (incarnation) of Adi Parashakti. Her chief temple is located in Anaimalai, Pollachi area, Coimbatore district of Tamil Nadu state, India. Arulmigu Sri Masani Amman Temple is a highly revered shrine situated in Anaimalai, which is located about 24 km (15 mi) southwest of Pollachi. At the confluence of the Aliyar River and the Uppar stream, the temple is built on grassland near the Anaimalai Hills and enshrines the sleeping Goddess Masani Amman as the presiding deity. She is seen in a unique lying posture, measuring 15 ft (4.6 m) from head to foot. In Her four hands She holds a damaru with a snake entwined around it, a fire bowl, a bowl containing kumkuma, and a trident. Other deities worshipped in the complex include the sacred Neethi Kall (Stone of Justice) and Mahamuniappan. It is a popular belief that Masani Amman cures any illness if one walks around Her trident, which is located in front of the main sanctum. She also provides relief to those suffering from menstrual cramps. ‘’’Ground red chilli offering is a very spiritually powerful and sacred process. Devotees offering red chillies must do so carefully with full knowledge of the correct procedure, and the associated spiritual consequences. Those who have offered red chillies must return to the temple within three months (or at a different requested time) to perform abhiseka.’’’