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Khodiyar Mata

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Khodiyar Mata

Mother of the Herders

परंपरा · Hindu

काल · Ancient

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Sacred Facts · At a Glance

Gender: female

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Khodiyar Mata

Mother of the Herders

Overview

Khodiyar Mata (ખોદિયાર માતા) is a pastoral goddess in Saurashtra, Gujarat, worshipped by herders and farmers.

Key Facts

State: Gujarat
Region: Saurashtra
Type: Pastoral goddess

Worship

Nature: Protector of cattle
Offerings: Milk, ghee

Source: Local tradition

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Sources & provenance

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पवित्र सूची

कथा
भूगोल
उद्धरण
संबंधित ज्ञान

कालक्रम

Ancient

पवित्र भूगोल

Gujarat, Saurashtra

प्राथमिक उद्धरण

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Local tradition
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"Khodiyar Mata." ELGODS: Spiritual Encyclopedia of India, Deities, https://elgods.jambudweep.tech/explore/deities/khodiyar-mata. Accessed August 22, 2026.

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