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About
Goddess of snakes, poison, and healing. Worshipped primarily in Bengal and northeastern India. Protects against snakebites and grants fertility.
Attributes
SnakesPoisonHealingFertility
Symbols
SnakesLotusWater pot
Vahana (Mount)
Snake or swan
Associated Mantras
Om Mamasāyai namaḥ
Manasa Puja
Festivals
Manasa PujaNag Panchami
Scriptures
Manasa Mangal KavyaPuranas
Regions Worshipped
BengalAssamOdishaBihar
Iconography
Four-armed goddess seated on a lotus or snake. Holds snakes, lotus, water pot, and fruit. Often depicted with a veil over her face.