In the heartlands of rural India, where tradition runs deep and the bond between nature and the divine remains strong, Naag Panchami is more than just a religious festival. Celebrated on the fifth day ...

In the context of any possession ritual (not limited solely to serpent worship, but including practices like kola or theyyam), the process of spirit possession may be seen as a manifestation of an ...

Hyderabad: A tradition of serpent worship has been thriving over the ages in the Tulunadu region of Karnataka. This area is known for its strong cultural legacy and has various traditions that involve ...

Why does Lord Shiva wear serpents? He wears them not as trophies of conquest, but as symbols of transcendence. The three coils of the snake around Shiva’s neck are said to represent the past, present, ...

People performing prayers of “Snake Hole” on the occasion of Nag Panchami in Indore, India last year (Picture: Getty Images) Millions of Hindus will worship snakes today for Nag Panchami. Has Miley ...

Snakes, and the mysterious subterranean world they inhabit, have always been fascinating, filling us with a primordial awe and fear. The author tells us how an elderly gentleman had once corrected him ...

Since the lunar New Year, thousands of people have flocked to Tan Son village in Tan Dinh Commune, Lang Giang District, Bac Giang Province to see and worship a snake because they believe that it is ...