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Dhumavati (Rural)

धूमावती
Also known as: Dhūmāvatī, Smoke Mother, Jyeshtha, Alakshmi

About

The rural form of Dhumavati, worshipped as a village goddess who protects boundaries and wards off misfortune. Unlike the tantric Mahavidya form, this rural version is often worshipped with simpler rituals and is considered both fierce and protective.

Attributes

Boundary protectionMisfortune warderFolk worshipFierce mother

Symbols

Winnowing basketBroomSmokeCrowBoundary stones
Vahana (Mount)
Crow

Associated Mantras

Om Dhūmāvatyai Namaḥ

Festivals

Dhumavati Puja (village festivals)

Scriptures

Folk traditions

Regions Worshipped

North IndiaVillage traditions

Iconography

Old woman with winnowing basket and broom. Dark complexion, often at village boundaries. Fierce expression.