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Manasa

मनसा
Also known as: Manasā, Viṣahari, Nāga Devatā, Jagatgaurī

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 and the ability to transform poison into healing.

Attributes

SnakesPoisonHealingProtectionFertility

Symbols

SnakesLotusWater potSwan
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 BengalAssamOdishaBiharNortheast India

Iconography

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