India's 8 Most Iconic Snake Temples

Zee Media Bureau
Aug 09, 2024

Bhujang Naga Temple, Gujarat

Bhujang Naga Temple is a small temple dedicated to the snake god Bhujang Nag, located in a fort in Gujarat.

Thirunageswaram Temple, Tamil Nadu

Thirunageswaram Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is located in Tamil Nadu. The temple is also known as Rahu Stalam and is famous for its snake worship.

Nagercoil Nagaraja Temple, Tamil Nadu

Nagercoil Nagaraja Temple is an ancient temple dedicated to the Nagaraja, the king of serpents. It is located in Nagercoil, Tamil Nadu. The temple's main sanctum is dedicated to the Nagaraja.

Ghati Subramanya, Karnataka

Ghati Subramanya Temple is an ancient Hindu temple located near Bangalore, Karnataka. The temple is unique because Lord Karthikeya and Lord Narasimha are worshipped together here.

Kukke Subramanya, Karnataka

Kukke Subramanya Temple is a famous temple in Karnataka where Lord Subrahmanya is worshipped as a snake. The temple is known for its traditional Naga Mandal dance and Naga worship.

Mannarasala Temple, Kerala

Mannarasala Temple is a famous pilgrimage site for snake devotees, situated in a forest in Haripad, Kerala. The temple has over 100,000 snake images worshipped.

Agasanahalli Nagappa, Karnataka

Agasanahalli Nagappa Temple is a famous temple dedicated to worship, located in Karnataka. The temple is known for its beautiful architecture and idols related to golden snakes.

Sheshnag Lake, Jammu and Kashmir

Sheshnag Lake is a sacred lake named after Sheshanaga, the king of snakes in Hinduism. The lake is located in Jammu and Kashmir and is a popular pilgrimage site.

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