![]() ![]() She appeared in the nude with a garland of human heads dropping from the neck. Martin Wickramasinghe says that Vadavamukhi, Vadavãmukhi, Durgã and Kali belong to the same concept.Vadavamukhi is portrayed as a woman halving beautiful physical features with the head of a bear. Vadavamukhi temple that was located close to the sea in the Ravana era is referred to in the Ravana Tales as a very powerful temple that accepted humans as sacrificial offerings. Contemporary literature relates that King Ravana has had the habit of making offerings to his guardian deities and the dead relatives prior to embarking on any major battle.Īmong the demons respected by him, a special place of honour was given to the dreaded she demon Vadavamukhi.Vadavamukhi was respected by all members of the Ceti clan and her temple was situated in Sayagama in Ampere (Panama Patty) close to Nilgala in the area now called Arumugam Bay.
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