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Tejaji

तेजाजी
Also known as: Tejājī, Tejaji, Snake God, Folk Hero

About

A folk hero of Rajasthan, deified as a snake god. Known for his sacrifice and protection from snakebites. Worshipped particularly during Nag Panchami. Represented on horseback with a snake canopy. His main shrine is at Parbatsar.

Attributes

Snake godFolk heroProtection from snakebitesSacrifice

Symbols

SnakeHorseSwordLanceNeem tree
Vahana (Mount)
Horse

Associated Mantras

Om Tejājī Namaḥ
Tejaji Stotram
Tejaji Ki Veli

Festivals

Tejaji FairNag PanchamiTejaji Mela

Scriptures

Folk traditionsTejaji legend

Regions Worshipped

RajasthanMadhya PradeshHaryanaUttar Pradesh

Iconography

Warrior on horseback with snake canopy overhead. Often depicted with sword and lance. Represented by stone idols or metal statues.