The Legend Of Dakshin Rai And Bonbibi

The protector of Sundarban

Sundarban

The Sundarbans is the largest mangrove forest in the world, known especially for the Royal Bengal Tigers, lies in the swamp area and is also affected by tides in the evening

The region is as beautiful to see as equally mysterious. Here some such legendary beings are claimed to exist which are extremely surprising

The forest is ruled by Dakshin Rai, an entity that sometimes appears in the form of a human or a tiger. He appears in the disguise of a tiger and attacks human beings

Some people worship this entity like a deity, while some consider it a demon who rules over beasts and demons

It is believed that it controls the tigers of the forest and tigers kill people only on the wish of this being

Also, a female spirit named Bonbibi Resides here, who is considered the goddess of this forest and has often saved people's lives from Dakshin Rai

BONBIBI WAS THE DAUGHTER OF IBRAHIM, A FAKIR FROM MECCA. SHE HAS MANY POWERS AND SHE ALWAYS PROTECTS PEOPLE WHENEVER SOMEONE CALLS HER FOR HELP

People say that whenever they are near a tiger, they remember Bonbibi and she comes to save their lives after hearing their call

Her temple also exists There, where people worship her. People always call upon her before entering the forest to avoid tiger attacks

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