Badi Mata

Badi Mata

Badi Mata/Chamariya Mata is a Hindu goddess of disease, one of a group of seven sister goddesses with similar associations. Chamariya Mata/Badi Mata is doubtless allied to Chamars. Badi Mata is worshipped by some tribes in India, such as the Saharia, Chamar and the Kamar. Her worshippers believe that her wrath causes people to suffer from smallpox. The worshippers sacrifice goats to appease her.

Pantheon: Hindu Culture: Indian Civilization: Indian subcontinent Period: 1500 BCE – present

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