Masani Amman

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.[3][4] 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.[1] According to local tradition, during ancient times, Anaimalai was known as Nannur and the region was ruled by Nannuran, a wicked king who persecuted his subjects.Its deity was originally called either "Masani" (meaning "mango" in old Tamil)[citation needed] or "Smashani" (Sanskrit for "graveyard", about the woman's untimely end),[5] depending on the version of the legend.
Inside the sanctum, showing the main idol
Main offering, grinded red chilly on the justice stone
Grinded red chilly offerings in the temple
AffiliationHinduismCoimbatoreShaktiNavaratriVijaya DashamiAnaimalaiTamil NaduGeographic coordinatesDravidian architectureShaktismkuladeviavatarAdi ParashaktiPollachiCoimbatore districtAliyar RiverdamarukumkumatridentVijayamangalamSanskritMariammanAngala DeviIsakkiKarumariDevi Kanya KumariDinamalarHindu mythology–related