Английская Википедия:Badi Mata

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Шаблон:Use dmy dates Badi Mata/Chamariya Mata[1][2][3] 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.[3][2][1] Badi Mata is worshipped by some tribes in India, such as the Saharia, Chamar and the Kamar.[4][5] Her worshippers believe that her wrath causes people to suffer from smallpox.[5] The worshippers sacrifice goats to appease her.[4]

Badi Mata's sisters were Sitala Mata, Phul Mata, Pansahi Mata, Gusulia Mata, Kankar Mata, and Malbal.[6] She was also associated with Choti Mata, who is associated with chicken pox, and Sendri Mata who is associated with measles.[7]

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