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Dakshin Rai

दक्षिण राय
Also known as: Dakṣiṇa Rāy, Tiger God, Sundarbans Deity, Forest Lord

About

The tiger god of the Sundarbans in West Bengal and Bangladesh. Worshipped alongside Bonbibi for protection from tiger attacks. Represents the powerful, dangerous aspect of the forest. Often depicted as a fierce tiger or a man with tiger attributes.

Attributes

Tiger godForest deitySundarbansProtection from tigersFierce aspect

Symbols

TigerForestSpearRed offerings
Vahana (Mount)
Tiger

Associated Mantras

Om Dakṣiṇa Rāy Namaḥ
Dakshin Rai Stotram

Festivals

Dakshin Rai PujaAnnual forest ceremonies

Scriptures

Folk traditionsBonbibi Johuranama

Regions Worshipped

Sundarbans (West Bengal)Bangladesh

Iconography

Fierce figure with tiger attributes. Often depicted riding a tiger or as a tiger. Worshipped alongside Bonbibi as the complementary fierce aspect.