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Manasa

मनसा
Also known as: Manasā, Viṣahari, Nāga Devatā

About

The goddess of snakes and poison. Worshipped primarily in Bengal and Northeast India. Protects against snakebites and cures poison. Daughter of Shiva (in some traditions). Represents the power over dangerous forces.

Attributes

SnakesPoisonHealingProtection

Symbols

SnakesLotusWater pot
Consort
Jaratkaru
Vahana (Mount)
Snake or swan

Associated Mantras

Om Manasāyai Namaḥ
Manasā Stotram
Manasā Mangal Kāvya

Festivals

Manasa PujaNag Panchami

Scriptures

Manasa Mangal KavyaPuranas

Regions Worshipped

West BengalAssamOdishaBihar

Iconography

Four-armed, seated on a lotus or snake. Holds snakes, lotus, water pot, and fruit. Often depicted with a veil. Serene, powerful expression.