Nakkarai
deity earth Hanthawaddy single tradition · 1
Nakkarai is a female water buffalo who nursed Prince Ashakuma and became his mother figure. After her death, she was deified as a nat (spirit) and is honored with shrines in almost every front yard, where she governs and ensures business growth for the well-being of the people.
When
- First attested
- 187 CE
- Attested period
- 187 – 2020
- Historical notes
- Deified after her death, becoming a protective spirit.
Relationships
- co occurs with
- Thamala, pumpkin maiden queen, Bago Medaw, Manimekhala
- parent of
- Prince Ashakuma
Mentioned by
Sources
wikipedia (1)
Source passages
“Nursed by the female water buffalo named Nakkarai, the young prince considered Nakkarai as his mother. Since then, Nakkarai became a nat (deity), and people began constructing shrines for her in almost every front yard.”
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