Template:Infobox geographical indication 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]
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]
See also
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Heritage Tourism: An Anthropological Journey to Bishnupur{{#if:|, {{{last}}}}. Mittal Publications(2009). ISBN 9788183242943
- ↑ Paschimbanger Lokshilpa O Shilpisamaj{{#if:Satra|, Satra}. Lokosanskriti o Adibasi Sanskriti Kendra(December 2000)
- ↑ Panchmura terracotta craft become the symbol of Indian folk-art. Hand Made Toys(2016-07-03). Retrieved 2018-08-05.
- ↑ Details | Geographical Indications | Intellectual Property India. ipindiaservices.gov.in. Retrieved 2018-08-05.