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Bommayya

बोम्मय्या
Also known as: Bommayya, Karnataka Gramadevata, Village Guardian

About

A village guardian deity in Karnataka, often represented by a stone idol at the village boundary. Worshipped for protection from evil, diseases, and misfortunes. Typically depicted as a warrior on horseback.

Attributes

Village guardianBoundary protectionWarrior aspectFolk deity

Symbols

HorseSwordStone idolLamp
Vahana (Mount)
Horse

Associated Mantras

Om Bommayya Namaḥ

Festivals

Bommayya FestivalAnnual village fairs

Scriptures

Folk traditions

Regions Worshipped

KarnatakaSouth India

Iconography

Warrior on horseback. Stone idol at village boundary. Holds sword. Protective expression.