Meladi Ma: Protector of Farmland

Meldi Mata is a Hindu goddess and household deity[1] who protects farmland.[2] A legend says that she can grant any wish.[3] She is mainly famous in the western state of Gujarat.[4][5][6][7] She is a revered goddess for gujrati farming Hindus[8] and people of Chunvalia Koli.[9] Her vahana is a goat.[10][11] She has eight hands which hold a variety of weapons.[12] Mata Meldi has eight hands with different types of weapons. Mata holds a bottle in one hand, a dagger in the second, a trident in the