Goddess Manasa is the Hindu goddess of snakes, primarily worshipped in Bengal and Northeastern India for protection against snakebites, and for fertility and prosperity.
At a glance
Identity
Vehicle
Swan or Snake
Weapon
Snake and Pitcher
Consort
Sage Jaratkaru
Parents
Sage Kashyapa and Kadru (also considered the mind-born daughter of Lord Shiva)
Worship & rituals
Primary festival
Manasa Puja (Shravana Sankranti), Nag Panchami
Puja day
Shravana Sankranti and Krishna Panchami of Bhadra month
Sacred flower
Sij (Euphorbia neriifolia) plant, Red Hibiscus
Overview
Mythology
Her mythology is extensively detailed in the medieval Bengali epic 'Manasamangal Kavya', which narrates her conflict with the merchant Chand Sadagar and the legendary devotion of Behula to save her husband Lakhindar.
Mantra
Astikasya Munermata Bhagini Vasukestatha | Jaratkarumuneh Patni Manasadevi Namostu Te ||
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