Savitr is a solar deity and off-spring of Vedic deity Aditi. Savitr has been mentioned in eleven hymns of Rig Veda. Marttandas are the suns according to ancient Vedic opinions, who are the sons of Adity. Folk gods of Kumaon have a rich history and they provide expression to the famous and popular ideas of the people. Goddess Ankamma is also known as Ankali, Angali, Ankala Parameswari and Angala Parameswari. She is worshipped in Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. Mathamma is the special goddess of the Madigas community. Goddess Matangi is another form of Mathamma. Goddess Verdatchamma is the name of a goddess whose temple is built on a small island in Cumbum irrigation tank. |