Seetla Mata
deity Punjabi folk religion single tradition · 1
Seetla Mata, also known as Mata Rani, is a folk deity forming part of Punjabi folk religion. Seetla is the goddess of smallpox and is worshiped for its recovery. She also manifests herself in the form of chicken pox and is venerated for recovery.
When
Relationships
- manifests as
- chicken pox
- sibling of
- Maha Kali, Masani, Basanti, Maha Mai, Polamde, Lamkaria, Agwani, Paharwali, Phulmati Mata, Chamariya Mata, Durga Kali, Bhadra Kali, Kalika Bhavani
- co occurs with
- Jvarasura, Ghentu-debata, Raktabati, Oladevi
- syncretized with
- Shitala
Mentioned by
- Maha Kali
- Masani
- Basanti
- Maha Mai
- Polamde
- Lamkaria
- Agwani
- Paharwali
- Phulmati Mata
- Chamariya Mata
- Durga Kali
- Bhadra Kali
- Kalika Bhavani
- Jvarasura
- Ghentu-debata
- Raktabati
and 2 more
Sources
wikipedia (1)
Source passages
“Seetla Mata is worshiped in various parts of India, Pakistan, Nepal and Bangladesh. However, the origins and the form of worship varies from region to region. Seetla Mata has been integrated into Hinduism, where she is known as Shitala.”
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