The people of Ubhádánda in the Ratnágiri District believe that the village deities and the Devachárs are the special protectors of crops and cattle. Offerings of fowls and cocoanuts are made to them annually.[89]
At Kochare in the Ratnágiri District, the spirit known as Viswáti is believed to be the special protector of crops and cattle.[90]
The people of the Kolába District consider that the spirits known as Mhashya, Khavis, and Bándav are the protectors of crops and cattle.[91]
At Dahánu in the Thána District, the spirit Cheda is believed to be the guardian of crops and cattle.[92]
The people of Kolhápur believe that the deities of the fields protect the crops and cattle. Those who are in possession of the Chetuk, or the servant spirit, are sure to find their crops and cattle protected by this servant spirit.[93]
Evil spirits are not usually invoked to frighten children, but occasionally the names of goblins such as Bágulbáwa, Bowáji, Gosávi etc. are mentioned to scare them.[94]
[1] School Master, Ubhádánda, Ratnágiri. [↑]