Devotees throng Nagoba temple at Keslapur on Naga Panchami
Devotees gathered at the Nagoba temple in Keslapur to celebrate Naga Panchami, a traditional festival honoring the serpent deity. The event involved large crowds and ritual offerings of milk at local anthills.
Why it matters
The event reflects the ongoing cultural significance of traditional religious practices in rural Indian communities.
The Nagoba temple, dedicated to the serpent deity, at Keslapur village in Indervelli mandal of Adilabad district, was abuzz with devotees from different parts of the region on Monday on the occasion of Naga Panchami.
Devotees, including tribal and non-tribal people, thronged the temple and offered special prayers to Nagoba. Offering milk to the anthill located near the temple formed the key ritual of the celebrations.
Adilabad Superintendent of Police Akhil Mahajan visited the temple and reviewed the arrangements made in view of the large congregation.
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