Maisamma
| Maisamma, Mesai | |
|---|---|
 Goddess Maisamma | |
| Devanagari | मेसाई |
| Telugu | మైసమ్మ |
Maisamma (Telugu: మైసమ్మ), also known as Mesai (Marathi: मेसाई) and additionally spelt Mesko (Marathi: मेस्को), Amma in Telugu or Aai in Marathi (Telugu: అమ్మ Marathi: आई, "mother") is a Hindu folk goddess. She is mainly worshipped as a South Indian mother goddess, predominantly in the rural areas of Telangana, Karnataka and Maharashtra. Her worship is mainly associated with curing diseases such as smallpox and chickenpox.[1]
See also[]
- Katta Maisamma temple
- Maisigandi Maisamma Temple, Kadthal
- Gandhari Maisamma Jatra
- Mariamman
Notes[]
- ^ Dube, S. C. (2012-11-12). Indian Village. ISBN 9781135638870.
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