Pattini
Guardian deity of Sri Lanka / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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For the 1997 film, see Paththini (1997 film). For the 2016 film, see Paththini (2016 film).
Pattini (Sinhala: පත්තිනි දෙවියෝ, lit. 'Pattiṉi Deviyō', Tamil: கண்ணகி அம்மன், lit. 'Kaṇṇaki Am'man',Hindi: पत्तिनी, lit. 'Devi Kannaki'), is considered a guardian deity of Sri Lanka in Sri Lankan Buddhism and Sinhalese folklore. She is also worshipped by Sri Lankan Tamil Hindus by the name of Kannaki Amman.
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Pattini | |
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Other names | Pattini Deviyo |
Affiliation | Kannaki Amman |
Symbol | Anklet, Neem leaves |
Mount | Goat |
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She is considered the patron goddess of fertility and health, particularly protection against smallpox, which is referred to as deviyange ledé ('the divine affliction') in the Sinhala language.