Sunday, August 11, 2013

Nag Panchami Fair

In India, snakes are also worshiped  There are a number of festivals held in India that worships the snake God. Nag Panchami is one such festival that is dedicated to the Snake God. The celebration of this festival is an integral part of the culture and tradition of India. This festival is celebrated all across India. However, the way of celebration and worship differs from one part of the country to another.
The celebration of Nag Panchami involves a number customs and rituals to be performed. Some of the places in the country also follow the tradition of worshiping live snakes. It is believed that worshiping on the day of Nag Panchami provide protection from snake bites. Devotees in large numbers visit the nearby temples to offer prayers. People of some villages also search for snakes in snake holes to offer milk to the snakes.
On the occasion of Nag Panchami day every year, a fair is held near Mahavir Temple Varanasi.















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