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Gogaji

गोगाजी
Also known as: Gogājī, Goga, Gugga, Snake God, Zahur Peer

About

A folk deity of Rajasthan, Haryana, and Punjab, associated with snakes and protection from snakebites. Considered a warrior hero who was deified after death. Also venerated by Muslims as Zahur Peer. Represents the syncretic folk tradition of northwestern India.

Attributes

Snake godFolk heroProtection from snakebitesSyncretic deity

Symbols

SnakeHorseGreen flagSword
Vahana (Mount)
Horse

Associated Mantras

Om Gogājī Namaḥ
Goga Stotram
Goga Ji Ki Veli

Festivals

Gogaji FairGogamedi MelaNag Panchami

Scriptures

Folk traditionsGogaji legendGoga Purana

Regions Worshipped

RajasthanHaryanaPunjabUttar PradeshGujarat

Iconography

Warrior on horseback with snake symbols. Often depicted with green flag and sword. Represented by stone idols or simple shrines.