Angalamman is a manifestation of Goddess Parvati. This
manifestation of Mother Goddess is more popular in South
India . This is a fierce form of Goddess Shakti and she is also a
guardian deity in many villages.
It is stated that Goddess Parvati took the form of Angala Amman to help Shiva rid of the Kapala that was following Him after He cut off the fifth head of Brahma.
It is stated that Goddess Parvati took the form of Angala Amman to help Shiva rid of the Kapala that was following Him after He cut off the fifth head of Brahma.
Story Of Angalamman Parameswari
Legend has it that Shiva took the form of Bhairava and cut
off the fifth head of Brahma for being arrogant about His creation. Brahma had
no remorse about the suffering that living beings had on earth.
But soon Shiva felt remorse and for redemption of the sin,
Brahma asked Shiva to become a wandering ascetic (Bhikshatana) and beg for food
in a skull.
As per the story of Angalamman, the fifth head started
following Shiva. The head made his home in the arm of Shiva and started eating
whatever Shiva received from begging.
Goddess Parvati decided to put an end to the Kapala. On
advice of Vishnu, she prepared food for Shiva at Thandakarunyam Tirth near
Angikula Tirtham. Shiva came to eat the food. Goddess Parvati intentionally
scattered food around the place and Kapala came down to eat them leaving the
hand of Shiva. Goddess Parvati ceased this opportunity and took the fierce form
of Angalamman and stamped down the Kapala using her right leg.
The most famous temple dedicated to Angalamman is the Sri Angala
Parameswari Temple