It typically features a small figure or a group of three figures in the middle with rows of snake hoods fanning out in a half moon shape.

[3] These idols have two basic colors, reddish-yellow and black.

[1] Manasa, the snake deity, is worshiped primarily for protection from snakebites.

The story of Chand Saudagar (The Devotee of Shiva) is well-known throughout the Bankura district.

[1] Manasa chali is registered under the Geographical Indications of West Bengal, named Bankura Panchmura Terracota Craft on 28 March 2018.