Seetla Mata (Punjabi folk deity)

Not to be confused with Shitala.

Seetla Mata, also known as Mata Rani, is a folk deity forming part of Punjabi folk religion. Seetla is the goddess of smallpox and is worshiped for its recovery. She also manifests herself in the form of chicken pox and is venerated for recovery.

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