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M'lore: Ashtapavitra Nagamandala - Special Worship for Serpent Lord Held

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M'lore: M'lore: Ashtapavitra Nagamandala - Special Worship for Serpent Lord Held

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Daijiworld Media Network - Mangalore (SB)

Mangalore, Mar 27: In the region, which is said to be the creation of Lord Parashurama, worshipping serpent lord attains a great significance, said Subrahmanya seer Vidyaprasannateertha Swamiji.

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He was delivering the benedictory address at the religious ceremony held as part of the Ashtapavitra Nagamandalotsava at Koppala Nagabana, Yeyyadi.Ashtapavitra Nagamandalotsava is the most special way of worshipping of serpend lord.

The rituals were performed under the guidance of Vedamoorty Vivekananda Neegle.

Derebail Vittaldas Tantri was awarded Veda Vidya Ratna by the Nagamandalotsava Samiti on the occasion.

MP Nalin Kumar Kateel presided. Coastal Development Authority B Nagaraj Shetty and former MLA Rukmayya Poojary were present.
  

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  • jyothi, mangalore

    Mon, Mar 28 2011

    Indian traditional nagaradhane

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  • prakash, mangalore

    Sun, Mar 27 2011

    AJITH DUBAI

    thank you america for internet and google

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  • AJITH, DUBAI

    Sun, Mar 27 2011

    Nagaradhane is a form of snake worship which, along with Bhuta Kola, is one of the unique traditions prevalent in coastal districts of Dakshina Kannada , Udupi and Kasaragod alternatively known as Tulu Nadu

    Snakes, especially the cobra have been revered from ancient times all over India. Due to their mysterious appearances and slithering movements, snakes had always been held in awe in India. Snakes find mention in famous religious epics like Mahabharata, Vishnu Purana etc. Hindu Gods like Vishnu and Shiva have been associated with snakes. According to Hindu mythology, Lord Vishnu takes rest under the shade of the giant snake, Adisesha. Lord Shiva wears a snake vasuki around his neck

    There are two distinct rituals performed in reverence to the snake. They are, Aashleshabali and Nagamandala. Of these, Nagamandala is longer and colourful than Aashleshabali. Nagamandala depicts the divine union of male and female snakes. It is generally performed by two priests. The first priest, called as patri inhales the areca flower and becomes the male snake. The second priest, called as Nagakannika or the female snake dances and sings around an elaborate serpent design drawn with natural colours on the sacred ground. The ritual is supplemented by playing an hour glass shaped instrument called as Dakke. The drawings in five different colours on the sacred ground.....

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