Deities

Manasa

Snake Goddess

Status · Anusandhāna

Source · Tier 3

Tradition · Hindu

Period · Ancient

Manasa

The Snake Goddess

Overview

Manasa (মনসা) is the snake goddess worshipped across Bengal to protect against snake bites.

Key Facts

State: West Bengal
Type: Serpent deity

Source: Puranas, local tradition

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