Snake images adorn homes as devotees mark Nag Panchami
Summary
Nepal’s Hindu devotees marked Nag Panchami on Monday by worshipping serpent deities and placing snake images above the entrances to their homes. The festival in the Kathmandu Valley also highlights the ecological importance of snakes and their role in controlling pests.
Key Points
- Devotees worshipped serpent deities and placed snake images above home entrances to mark Nag Panchami.
- Special prayers and rituals were held at religious sites across the Kathmandu Valley, including Nagpokhari, Taudaha and Nagdaha.
- The festival is linked not only to faith but also to the protection of snakes and the natural environment.
- Snakes are considered beneficial in farmland because they help control rodents and other pests.
