Dive into Manasa Devi's unique mythology. Learn how the snake goddess, rejected by the gods, fought fiercely for her divine ...

Dive deep into Manasa Devi worship beyond Haridwar. Learn about hidden shrines, folk rituals & unique serpent goddess ...

The snake goddess trope has slid through various cultures throughout history, embodying powerful symbols of fertility, protection and transformation. From the ancient temples of Crete to the ...

The snake goddess trope has slid through various cultures throughout history, embodying powerful symbols of fertility, protection and transformation. From the ancient temples of Crete to the ...

In the holy month of Sawan, a snake sighting—especially on a Monday—isn’t scary, but sacred. Believers say it brings Lord Shiva’s blessings, wish fulfilment, and sudden good news. Here’s what such a ...

Local beliefs, as chronicled by researcher Dipankar Thakuriya, tell the story of Chanda Saudagar's clash with Manasa, the Hindu snake goddess.

Om Sri Maha Athi Nageswari Amman Alayam in Selangor, one of the state’s most ornately decorated temples, is a Hindu temple dedicated to the Snake Goddess Nageswari Amman.

The snakes, considered by the locals as incarnations of the Hindu snake goddess Manasa, swayed to the rhythm and motion of their handlers as the villagers drew closer.

Traditionally, during Nag Panchami, Hindu women offer milk, sweets and flowers to snakes in the hope that the Lord of the Serpents, Nag Devata, will look upon their prayers favourably.

Guwahati, India, Aug 19 (efe_epa). — Thousands of people have descended on India’s Kamakhya Temple this week for the annual Deodhani festival, in which devotees worship the Hindu snake goddess ...

Songs for the snake god For Sarpam pattu, the veena is used as a sruti and tala accompaniment. It is held like the violin and sometimes tucked to the ankle of the right foot.