Nagula Chavithi Celebrated With Religious Fervour
Women throng temples from early morning; offer milk, turmeric, vermilion and flowers at anthills
Nagula Chavithi was celebrated with religious fervour in Warangal, Hanamkonda and Kazipet on Friday. Women visited temples in large numbers from early morning to offer special prayers to the serpent deity. Dressed in traditional attire, they poured milk into anthills and offered turmeric, vermilion and flowers, praying for their families’ happiness, prosperity and good health.
Nagula Chavithi holds special significance in Hindu tradition, with the serpent deity worshipped as a manifestation of Lord Subrahmanyeswara. Women observe the festival seeking relief from sarpa doshas, family well-being, marital prosperity and the health and longevity of their children. The festival also reflects the traditional reverence for snakes and their importance in nature.
At the Sri Subrahmanyeswara Swamy temple in Kazipet, large numbers of women gathered from the morning to perform special rituals and offer prayers. Similar celebrations were held at temples around Public Gardens in Hanamkonda and at several other temples across Warangal.
Temple premises remained crowded throughout the day. Stalls selling puja items, flowers and fruits added to the festive atmosphere. Women performed the rituals with their family members as devotional activities continued across the three towns.
