Shakti as Mariamman: Serpent-Crowned Protector original while the crown of the

while the crown of the head rests lightly on the floor

This Goddess of wealth and prosperity

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and are also associated with the god's role as the protector of the natural world

Shakti as Mariamman: Serpent-Crowned Protector original while the crown of the"This hand painted wooden sculpture reproduction depicts the goddess Mariamman, a fierce form of Shakti, seated in a regal pose on an ornate throne. She holds a trident (trishul), sword, damaru, and serpent, each symbolizing her power to destroy evil and grant protection. A five headed serpent canopy rises behind her. Mariamman is primarily worshipped in South India as a goddess of rain, disease cure, and protection. Often associated with rural and