Majitha Dham Barabanki: Thousands of devotees offer Mathiya of milk and rice to the snake god on Nag Panchami in Majitha Dham of Barabanki. Know the history, beliefs and religious significance of this ancient temple.
Nag Devta Temple Barabanki: As soon as the festival of Sawan and Nagpanchami arrives, Majitha Dham located in Barabanki, Uttar Pradesh becomes the main center of faith of the devotees. Thousands of devotees come to this ancient Nagadevta temple, located about six kilometers away from the city headquarters, to offer clay pots filled with milk and rice. According to local beliefs, worshiping here with devotion is believed to provide relief from the fear of snakes and fulfillment of wishes.
Centuries old tradition, a huge fair is organized on Nag Panchami.
Majitha Dham is visited by devotees throughout the year, but a huge fair is organized here during Sawan and especially on the day of Nag Panchami. A large number of people from many nearby districts come to visit. There is a local belief associated with the temple that people who repeatedly see snakes in their homes or who have a fear of snakes, seek blessings by offering Mathiya of milk and rice here.
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There are many beliefs related to the history of the temple.
Local people have different opinions regarding the history of the temple. Some people believe that Mahatma Buddha had passed through this place, while some call it the penance place of his disciple. It is believed that during the penance, the serpent god appeared in the form of a snake, after which milk and rice were offered to him. Since then the tradition of offering Mathiya has been going on here.
Center of faith, devotees come from far and wide
Many religious beliefs related to the temple are prevalent at the local level. Devotees reach here with wishes for health, happiness, prosperity and well-being of the family. On Nagpanchami, snake charmers also come here with their snakes and devotees worship them too. However, miracle beliefs associated with the temple are based on local religious beliefs and lack independent scientific confirmation.
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