Nag Panchami 2025: 5 sacred snake temples in India you should know about

1.Mannarasala Sree Nagaraja Temple, Kerala

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Tucked in a forest in Haripad, this temple is home to over 100,000 snake idols and is uniquely managed by a priestess. Devotees, especially women, offer turmeric milk here on Nag Panchami to seek blessings for fertility and prosperity.

2.Nagaraja Temple, Nagercoil, Tamil Nadu

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Dedicated to a five-headed serpent god, this temple blends Jain and Hindu traditions. On Nag Panchami, people flock here with milk and flowers to seek relief from Naga Dosha and to pray for good health and harmony.

3.Kukke Subramanya Temple, Karnataka

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Located in the Western Ghats, this temple honours Lord Subramanya, believed to be the guardian of serpents. It’s famous for the Sarpa Samskara ritual, especially sought after during Nag Panchami for protection from ancestral curses.

4.Nag Vasuki Temple, Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh

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Situated near the Ganga, this temple is dedicated to Vasuki, the serpent king. It holds special significance on Nag Panchami when devotees offer milk to the idol and pray to overcome Kal Sarp Dosha.

5.Naganathaswamy Temple, Thirunageswaram, Tamil Nadu

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Part of the Navagraha circuit, this temple is known for its Rahu Abhishekam with milk. Devotees visit during Nag Panchami to seek relief from Rahu Dosha and bring peace and success into their lives.