Masani Amman

Masani Amman is a Hindu deity. She is primarily worshipped as a clan deity by certain classes in Tamil Nadu, where she is regarded as an avatar (manifestation) of Mahadevi.[1] Her temple is located in Anaimalai, Pollachi, Coimbatore district of Tamil Nadu state, India.[2][3]

Masani Amman
Poster of Masani Amman
Religion
AffiliationHinduism
DistrictCoimbatore
Location
LocationAnaimalai
StateTamil Nadu
Country India
Masani Amman is located in Tamil Nadu
Masani Amman
Location in Tamil Nadu, India
Geographic coordinates10.5755701°N 76.93484860000001°E / 10.5755701; 76.93484860000001
Architecture
TypeDravidian architecture
Website
Official Website

Arulmigu Masani Amman Temple, also referred as Anaimalai Masani Amman Temple, is a highly revered shrine situated at Anaimalai, which is located about 24 km far south-westerly to Pollachi. It is situated at the confluence of Aliyar River and the Uppar stream, nestled amid grasslands against the backdrop of mighty Anaimalai Hills. The temple enshrines the goddess Arulmigu Masani Amman as the presiding deity. The deity is seen in a lying posture measuring 15 feet from head to foot, which is unique. Other deities worshiped in the complex include neethi kal (stone of justice) and Mahamuniappan. It is a popular belief here that Masani Amman cures any illness if one goes around her trident.[4][5]

Inside of Masani Amman Kovil
Main offering, red chilly grinding in Masani Amman
Grinded red chilly after offering in Masani Amman

Legend

According to local tradition, during ancient times, Anaimalai was known as Nannur and the region was ruled by Nannuran. He had proclaimed severe punishments on those who plucked fruits from the dense mango grove that belonged to him. One day, a lady happened to consume a fruit not knowing of the strict measures. Nannuran sentences her to death despite the plea of the general public. Later, Nannuran was killed by the villagers in a battle near Vijayamangalam, and a shrine was erected to worship the lady who sacrificed her life. Since the lady was killed, the deity was called as Masani, which meant mango in old Tamil. Later, the deity came to be known as Masaniamman.[6]

See also

References
  1. Singh, Nagendra Kr (2006). Global Encyclopaedia of the South Indian Dalit's Ethnography. Global Vision Publishing House. p. 180. ISBN 978-81-8220-167-5.
  2. "Masani Amman temple – Coimbatore". kovaizone.in.
  3. "Masaniamman Temple". tripadvisor.in.
  4. "Sri Masaniamman temple". dinamalar.com.
  5. "மிளகாய் அரைத்து பூசினால்... நீதி வழங்கும் மாசாணியம்மன்". oneindia.com. 29 August 2015.
  6. "Grind Chillies at Masani Amman Temple and Get Your Wishes Granted!". nativeplanet.com. 5 August 2016.
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