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Bira Deva

बीर देव
Also known as: Bīra Deva, Bira, Village Guardian, Folk Deity

About

A village guardian deity in Odisha, often represented by stone idols at village boundaries or under trees. Associated with protection from evil spirits, diseases, and misfortunes. Worshipped with simple offerings and annual festivals.

Attributes

Village guardianFolk deityOdishaProtectionBoundary deity

Symbols

Stone idolSwordTrishulaLampNeem

Associated Mantras

Om Bīra Devāya Namaḥ

Festivals

Bira Deva PujaAnnual village festivals

Scriptures

Folk traditions

Regions Worshipped

OdishaJharkhandWest Bengal

Iconography

Often represented by stone idol at village boundaries. Simple, fierce representation. Holds sword or trishula.