Devi Angala Parameswari is a popular feminine deity predominantly worshiped in the Southern state of Tamilnadu and some regions of Tamil nadu, Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka. The Goddess is basically a fierce village deity associated with Goddess Parvati and is said to be propitiated with blood. She also serves as a rural guardian deity, revered in the villages of South India. The Goddess is also fondly referred to as ‘Adiparasakthi’, being the Avatar of ‘the supreme power called ‘Shakti’ which forms the genesis of the Universe.
This incarnation of the Mother Goddess is worshiped in the form of ‘Ankamma’ in Telugu. ‘Ankamu’ means ‘lap’ in Telugu, signifying her status as the divine consort of Lord Shiva who is portrayed seated on his lap.
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