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Biroba

बिरोबा
Also known as: Birobā, Viroba, Village Guardian

About

A village guardian deity in Maharashtra. Associated with boundaries, protection, and the welfare of the village community. Often represented by a stone or simple shrine at the village entrance. Worshipped with simple offerings.

Attributes

Village guardianBoundary protectionFolk deityCommunity welfare

Symbols

StoneTrishulaFlagLamp

Associated Mantras

Om Birobāya Namaḥ

Festivals

Biroba FestivalVillage fairs

Scriptures

Folk traditions

Regions Worshipped

MaharashtraVillage traditions

Iconography

Often represented by a stone or simple idol. Sometimes depicted as a warrior with trishula. Protective expression.