Venom And Devotion: Stay Snakes Star In Bihar’s Samastipur Nag Panchami Pageant, Rituals Go Viral | India Information
In a shocking exhibition of faith and custom, dozens of worshippers in Bihar’s Samastipur district commemorated the normal Nag Panchami competition this week by boldly marching reside snakes. The ritual, with its members of all ages holding venomous and non-venomous snakes, is a colourful tribute to Mata Vishhari, the neighbourhood snake goddess. The awe-struck procession…