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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 low-caste 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]

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