Historical Period1c BCE
Ancient (pre-1000 CE)
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Deities
Mahasu Devta
Supreme Folk Deity of Dehradun
Supreme Folk Deity of Dehradun
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Mahasu Devta (महासू देवता) is the principal deity of Jaunsar-Bawar region in Dehradun district, Uttarakhand. He is worshipped in a unique double form (Mahu and Mahasi).
Mahasu is believed to be an ancient deity of the Jaunsar tribe. His cult involves complex rituals including animal sacrifice.
Source: Folk tradition
