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Why does Mansa Devi temples throng Nagpanchami?

Nag panchmi 2025: Mansa Devi is considered the goddess of snakes. She is considered an avatar of Shakti, the presiding deity of the serpents and the goddess who protects from especially snakebite. Its mention also comes in the Puranas. Especially in Bengal, Bihar, Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana and Uttarakhand, they are very recognized.

Mansa Devi is considered not only the goddess of fear, but is considered to be the presence of crisis, the longevity of children, the desire of peace and health in the house. She has become a deep cultural belief in Savan.

Month of Sawan and Snake Fear

The month of Sawan is associated with the rainy season, when the activities of snakes increase. The incidence of snakebite increases in rural areas and fields. In such a situation, worship of Mansa Devi is prayed for safety from snakebite, freedom from fear and protecting the family.

Special worship to protect the serpents

Nag Panchami of Sawan month is especially famous for Nag Puja. On this day, a large number of devotees visit the Mansa Devi temple so that they can avoid the wrath of the serpents and get the blessings of the goddess. On Nag Panchami, people worship the serpents so that they are protected from their brunt and children in life will remain happy, wealth and health. Since Mansa Devi is the goddess of the serpents, there is special worship in her temples on this day.

Wish to get rid of diseases

It is described in the Puranas that worship of Mansa Devi is protected from snakebite and this worship is also done for skin diseases, poison, and mental peace.

Recognition of Mansa Devi temples

There are some major temples of Mansa Devi where special crowds are seen in Sawan like

1. Mansa Devi Temple of Haryana (Panchkula)
2. Mansa Devi Temple of Haridwar (Uttarakhand)
3. Various Mansa Peeth of West Bengal
4. Crowds on indigenous benches of Jharkhand and Bihar

It is believed at these places that the mere sight of Mansa Devi in Sawan protects Kalsarp Dosha, snakebite fear, and accidental accidents.

Child happiness and special faith of women

Many women worship Mansa Devi on Nag Panchami with children, safety of children, and married happiness. This is also a big reason that there is special crowd in temples.

Faith of devotees

Devotees offer sweets, bangles, flag, soil idols to Mansa Devi.

In some places, the story of Mansa Devi (Mansamangal poetry) is recited.

Festival and Fair

Special fairs, tableaux and procession are also taken out in some Mansa Devi temples on this day. This religious festival takes the form of a cultural festival, from which thousands of people reach for darshan.

Disclaimer: The information given in this news is based on religious beliefs. TV 9 India does not confirm this.