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Jatra Deities

यात्रा देवता
Also known as: Yātrā Devatā, Jatra Deities, Festival Deities

About

The deities worshipped during Jatra (processional) festivals in Bengal. These are temporary deities, often represented by clay idols that are worshipped during festivals and then immersed in water. Includes forms of Durga, Kali, Ganesha, and village deities.

Attributes

Festival deitiesTemporary idolsClay idolsBengal traditionProcessional worship

Symbols

Clay idolProcessionDrumLampImmersion

Associated Mantras

Devi Mantras
Jatra Puja mantras

Festivals

Durga PujaKali PujaJagaddhatri PujaAnnual festivals

Scriptures

Folk traditionsPuranas

Regions Worshipped

West BengalBangladeshAssamOdisha

Iconography

Clay idols created for specific festivals. Elaborate iconography for major festivals. Immersed after the festival period.