Top 5 Snake Temples in India

Snakes are mentioned at various places in Indian mythology. Snakes have been given importance in these stories. It is told in these stories that he took revenge on those who had enmity with the serpent godAccording to mythology, angering the Nag Devta always outweighed his enemies. Therefore, according to Indian culture, in many areas of India, there is a reverence for the snake deities and it is considered a sin to kill snakes. Along with this, there is also a tradition to protect snakes. Due to this reverence and tradition, snake temples have also been built in many places in India.1. Mannarsala Temple - Mannarsala Temple located in Alappuda, Kerala is one of the most famous snake temples in India. This temple is 3,000 years old. This temple is dedicated to Nagraj, the god of snakes. There are more than 30,000 idols of snakes in this temple and on the way to the temple. Newly married couples from all over the country come to visit this temple. Also, add such people who want to have children, they also come to visit this temple.

1. Bhujang Nag Temple - Bhujang Nag Temple located in Bhuj, Gujarat is one of the most famous snake temples in India. Once upon a time this temple used to be the fort of Bhujang of the last dynasty of Nagas. This dynasty was ended in a war. In the memory of this dynasty, the local residents of that area built the Bhujang Nag temple. Every year a fair is held in this temple on the day of Nag Panchami.
   
2. Kukke Subramanya Temple - This temple is in a small village of Subramanya in Sulliya Taluka, near Mangalore, Karnataka. This temple is one of the most famous snake temples in India.
   Lord Subramanya, the king of snakes, Lord Vasuki and the deity Sheshnag are worshiped in this temple. In the background of this temple is the peak of the picturesque Kumar Parvat. Also this temple is surrounded by Kumardhara river. It is believed that by visiting this temple, one gets rid of snake dosha.
   
3. Agasanahalli Nagappa Temple - Agasanahalli Nagappa Temple is one of the most famous snake temples in India, located in Agasanahalli, Karnataka. This temple has been built to depict Lord Narasimha in the form of Lord Subramanya. It is believed that a golden colored snake has also been seen around the temple.
   5. Nagaraja Temple - The Nagaraja Temple located in Nagercoil, Tamil Nadu is one of the most famous snake temples in India. Lord Vasuki, the king of snakes and Lord Krishna are mainly worshiped in this temple.