Manasa chali
Type of idol of Debi Manasa in India From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Manasa chali, or Manasa bari, is a type of idol of Debi Manasa made of Terracota in Panchmura, West Bengal, India. It typically features a small figure or a group of three figures in the middle with rows of snake hoods fanning out in a half moon shape.[1][2] Chali or bari is Bengali for 'the shade of something'. Chali is referred to here as 'the shade of idol' or 'the besh of idol', like Chalchitra.[3] These idols have two basic colors, reddish-yellow and black.[1]
| Manasa chali Bankura Panchmura Terracotta Craft | |
|---|---|
| Geographical indication | |
 Manasa chali | |
| Description | Manasa chali is a famous terracotta arts of West Bengal |
| Type | Arts of West Bengal |
| Area | Panchmura, Bankura, West Bengal, India |
| Country | India |
| Registered | 28 March 2018 |
| Material | Clay |
| Official website | ipindiaservices.gov.in |
Object of worship
Manasa, the snake deity, is worshiped primarily for protection from snakebites. The story of Chand Saudagar (The Devotee of Shiva) is well-known throughout the Bankura district. Manasa Chali and the Manasa Ghat are worshiped in Panchmura.[1]
Geographical Indications
Manasa chali is registered under the Geographical Indications of West Bengal, named Bankura Panchmura Terracota Craft on 28 March 2018.[4]
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