Producer: Priyanka Das Editor: Aparna Singh | August 8, 2024

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The largest snake temple in the state, Lord Parashurama is believed to be its creator. It has over 30,000 images of Nag Gods.

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Located atop the Kumara Parvatha peak, devotees throng this temple to do sarpa dosha nivarana.

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The temple is dedicated to Bhujanga, the last Naga chieftain, who ruled over the area. It is situated on Bhujiya Hill.

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As per legend, the mythological snakes Adi Shesha, Kaarkotakan and Dakshan used to worship Lord Shiva here.

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The five-headed Lord Vasuki, a great King of Serpents, is worshipped as the main god in this temple.

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Located 60 kms from Bengaluru, the temple reveres the two deities - Lord Subramanya and Lord Narasimha.

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It is believed that sage Agastya meditated here. There have been several sightings of a golden coloured snake around the temple.

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Considered one of the holiest places in Kashmir Valley, it is believed that the lake was created by Sheshnag, the King of Snakes, himself. People believe that Sheshnag still lives in this lake.

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Producer: Priyanka Das Editor: Aparna Singh | August 8, 2024

8 Snake Temples In India You Should Visit

The largest snake temple in the state, Lord Parashurama is believed to be its creator. It has over 30,000 images of Nag Gods.

Mannarashala Temple, Kerala

Located atop the Kumara Parvatha peak, devotees throng this temple to do sarpa dosha nivarana.

Kukke Subramanya, Karnataka

The temple is dedicated to Bhujanga, the last Naga chieftain, who ruled over the area. It is situated on Bhujiya Hill.

Bhujang Naga Temple, Gujarat

As per legend, the mythological snakes Adi Shesha, Kaarkotakan and Dakshan used to worship Lord Shiva here.

Tirunageswaram Temple, Tamil Nadu

The five-headed Lord Vasuki, a great King of Serpents, is worshipped as the main god in this temple.

Nagarcoil Nagaraja Temple, Tamil Nadu

Located 60 kms from Bengaluru, the temple reveres the two deities - Lord Subramanya and Lord Narasimha.

Ghati Subramanya, Karnataka

It is believed that sage Agastya meditated here. There have been several sightings of a golden coloured snake around the temple.

Agasanahalli Nagappa, Karnataka

Considered one of the holiest places in Kashmir Valley, it is believed that the lake was created by Sheshnag, the King of Snakes, himself. People believe that Sheshnag still lives in this lake.

Sheshnag Lake, Jammu & Kashmir

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