Kateri Amman

Kateri Amman (Tamil: காட்டேரி அம்மன்), also abbreviated to Kateri Maa, is a Hindu goddess venerated primarily within the traditions of the Dravidian folk religion, which is generally classified under Saivism. Kateri Amman is regarded a fierce and protective form of the Divine Mother. She is particularly among communities seeking protection from supernatural forces. In certain traditions, she is identified with Kali or Durga due to her fearsome and protective attributes.

In Tamil Nadu, she is often regarded as a form of Parvati, who acts as a guardian deity for individual towns. Some of her devotees also regard her to be a form of Mahadevi, who is believed to be tasked with the responsibility of destroying sicknesses during Kali Yuga. Kateri Amman is often depicted in the company of guard deities, Munishvaran,Madurai Veeran,Karupan,Sudalai madan.