Bonbibi, Saviour of Sundarbans Forest

Bonbibi is worshipped by the Sundarban forest dwellers for protection from the man eating tigers. The tiger which is recognized as king of forests too is worshiped as Dakshin Ray. The little islands of Sundarbans have many temples dedicated to various Gods and Goddesses like Mother Narayani, Kalu Khan, Gazi Saheb. Bauli (woodcutters), Mouli (honey collectors) and fishermen worship them before