মা মনসা - Maa Manasa

Mansa is a cosmic Hindu goddess. He is the serpent. His worship is prevalent mainly in Bengal and other parts of North and Northeast India. He is worshiped for the protection of serpents, for the treatment of serpents, for breeding and aesthetic benefits. Mansa pots are worshiped. Mansa Nag-Raj (Serpent) is the sister of Basuki and the wife of Rishi Zarukaru (Jagakkartu). His other names are poisonous or poisonous (poison destroyers), nitya (eternal) and padmavati.

The traditional worship of Manasa is practiced in the Nagpanchami Tithi. This festival is a serpent-centric festival. According to the Hindu calendar, the festival is celebrated in the month of Sravan (July-August). The Bengali girls fasting these days, observe the vow and pour milk in the snake pit.

Notable Temples - Mansa Devi Temple, Haridwar, Panchakula Mata Mansa Devi Temple Near Chandigarh.