New Delhi: When someone has chickenpox, red spots appear on the body. Chickenpox is caused by the varicella-zoster virus. In this disease, red spots or rashes emerge all over the body. This disease spreads easily from one person to another.
If a person comes into contact with someone who has chickenpox, they are at a higher risk of contracting the disease. In India, this disease is referred to as ‘Mata’.
Let’s find out the reason behind this. In India, most people call chickenpox ‘Mata’. During this time, people perform prayers and follow certain rules to get rid of the disease. Let’s understand why chickenpox is called ‘Mata’ in India.
In India, this disease is said to be a form of God. In fact, this disease is associated with Mother Sheetla. Sheetla Mother is a form of Durga. Mother Sheetla cures diseases. In one hand, Mother Sheetla holds a broom and in the other hand a vessel of holy water. She destroys diseases with holy water.
There is a very popular story behind it. There was a demon named Jwarasur who would take the lives of children by giving them high fevers. Mother Katyayani took the form of Sheetla Mother and entered the bodies of the children. As soon as she entered, rashes appeared on the bodies, and from within, she healed the children. Since that day, it is believed that when one has chickenpox, the Mother herself enters the body and cures this disease from within.
(Disclaimer: This write up is meant for raising awareness about a particular belief prevalent in India. Readers are advised to consult a general physician or a specialist for any symptoms.)
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