Mawli

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Mawli or Mavli (मावली) is a deity worshipped by Jats, as well as other communities in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra states. Every village has a temple of the deity. The offerings to Mavli is lapsi or rice. Some seven pindas are offered. Some villagers tell that Mavli was a daughter of some king in Nagaur. She had six sisters and one brother Gorla. The seven offerings are for all of them. It is belief that they suddenly disappeared from palainquin due to supernatural powers and never came back. Villagers think the Mavli moves in sky during nights in palainquin. It is believed that Mavli rectifies some physical disorders. The bride and bridegroom in Rajasthan first visit the Mavli temple to get blessings.

In Bastar area in Chhatisgarh near Orissa tribal people worship goddess Mavli Devi. She is one of goddesses worshipped by Muria, Mahara and Rawat communities. Tribal Villagers believe that this Devi protects villagers from evil effects.

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