Famous Naga Temples in IndiaImage Credit Source: Musafir_Prayagi/India.Bharat
Nagpanchami’s day is also deeply associated with spirituality in the festivals falling in Sawan. Lord Shiva is called Pashupati Nath and holds the snake around his neck like a garland. The serpent god is considered a symbol of security and power and along with worship in mythology, his powers are also mentioned. On Nagpanchami, along with Bholenath, mainly Nag Devta is worshiped. Long queues are seen in Shiva temples on this special day, but do you know that especially the temples of Nag Devta are built in many places in our country, where the recognition is very high, but the atmosphere here will fill you with an infinite peace and the surrounding natural places are also very beautiful.
During Sawan, people reach to see from Haridwar to Mahakal, while most people want them to see Jyotirlingas. Similarly, it is believed that worshiping in Nag temples also removes many obstacles. There are many ancient Nag temples that also have mythological stories. So let’s know where these temples are there.
This ancient temple is in Kerala
The Mannarashala Shri Nagraj Temple has a different reputation in Haripat in Kerala state of South India. It is considered to be the largest Nag temple in India. There are more than several thousand snake idols here, so due to the rain, the whole area here is filled with greenery, which will make you feel relaxed from inside with spiritual energy.
Kuke Subramaniam Temple of Karnataka
Kuke Subramaniam Temple is located in Karnataka, the state of South India. Which is considered very powerful. Here Lord Subramaniam is worshiped as the lord of the serpents. This temple is located in the panoramic Western Ghats. Therefore, there is also a wonderful view of mountains, greenery, dense forest and Kumar Dhara river.
Nagachandreshwar Temple, Madhya Pradesh
The state of Madhya Pradesh is known for the Mahakaleshwar temple and a large number of devotees reach here, but do you know about the Nagachandreshwar temple here. This temple opens only once a year on Nag Panchami. Darshan of the people suffering from snake defects is considered very auspicious. This temple is built on the third floor above the Mahakal sanctum sanctorum.
Nag Vasuki Temple of Uttar Pradesh
The Nag Vasuki temple is built on the holy bank of the Ganges river of Prayagraj, which is very recognized. This temple dedicated to Vasuki Nag is counted among the oldest Nag temples. This temple also holds great importance for the devotees with Kalsarp Dosha. You can come here and offer prayers and take bath in the front confluence.
Nag Temple of Jammu and Kashmir
Talking about the Nag temples located in different parts of India, the Nag Temple is built in Jammu and Kashmir among the green hills of Patnitop. During Sawan and Nagpanchami, the importance of worshiping here is considered even more. Talking about antiquity, it is considered an old temple older than 600 years. Beautiful panoramic views take your spiritual peace to a even higher level.