Pattini
Sign in to savePattini (, ) is considered a guardian deity of Sri Lanka in both Sri Lankan Buddhism and Sinhalese folklore. She is also worshipped by Sri Lankan Tamil Hindus under the name Kannaki Amman.
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Within Vinony's link graph, Pattini is referenced by 96 other articles, and connects out to Kannagi, Sri Lanka and The Buddha.
It is catalogued under topics including Buddhist goddesses and Sinhalese Buddhist deities.
Its subject is documented across 7 Wikipedia language editions.
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Encyclopedic overview
8 sectionsContents
- History
- Rituals
- Nursing mothers' alms-giving
- Pattini temples in Sri Lanka
- See also
- References
- Further reading
- External links
Pattini (, ) is considered a guardian deity of Sri Lanka in both Sri Lankan Buddhism and Sinhalese folklore. She is also worshipped by Sri Lankan Tamil Hindus under the name Kannaki Amman.
Pattini is regarded as the patron goddess of fertility and health, especially as a protector against smallpox, which is referred to in Sinhala as deviyange ledé ("the divine affliction").
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