Deities

Sitala

Goddess of Smallpox

Status · Anusandhāna

Source · Tier 3

Tradition · Hindu

Period · Ancient

Sitala

The Cool Goddess

Overview

Sitala (শীতলা) is the goddess of smallpox and diseases. She is worshipped to prevent and cure epidemic diseases.

Key Facts

State: West Bengal
Type: Disease goddess

Source: Local tradition

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