In both Hinduism and Buddhism, the snake or Naga, Sanskrit for “serpent”, is often depicted as a divine or semidivine being with spiritual and physical powers. In Southeast Asian countries ...

To refrain people from unnecessarily harming the snakes, the mighty “Naga dosha” is ascribed to killing of snakes. “Kala ...

On this day, Hindu followers fast and present flowers, milk, and sweets to snake gods and goddesses. Many people visit temples, where they pray to Naga and perform abhishekam to Shivlingam.