Vetoba
Vetoba is worshipped in Konkan area of Maharashtra and Goa. He is a deity of the Aravali people, and also known as Agyavetal, Pralayvetal and Iwalavetal. He is noted for his footwear, which consists of large Kolhapuri chappals (a type of leather flip-flop). He is usually depicted carrying a sword and holding a skull bowl.Vetoba is popularly known as Betal in Goa. Vetoba is a form of Vetal, but he is worshipped differently from the manner of other parts of North India. Offerings of sugar and bananas are made, and animal sacrifice is disapproved of.
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Vetoba
Vetoba is worshipped in Konkan area of Maharashtra and Goa. He is a deity of the Aravali people, and also known as Agyavetal, Pralayvetal and Iwalavetal. He is noted for his footwear, which consists of large Kolhapuri chappals (a type of leather flip-flop). He is usually depicted carrying a sword and holding a skull bowl.Vetoba is popularly known as Betal in Goa. Vetoba is a form of Vetal, but he is worshipped differently from the manner of other parts of North India. Offerings of sugar and bananas are made, and animal sacrifice is disapproved of.
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Vetoba is worshipped in Konkan ...... l over North India and beyond.
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Vetoba is worshipped in Konkan ...... l sacrifice is disapproved of.
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