In both Hinduism and Buddhism, the snake or Naga, Sanskrit for “serpent”, is often depicted as a divine or semidivine being with spiritual and physical powers. In Southeast Asian countries ...

Naga Sadhus successfully defended Shiv Mandirs from invaders and the Mughals. Aurangzeb's special army of Muslims, which was formed to denigrate Hindu temples and monuments, was defeated hundreds ...

Their dual identity as ascetics and warriors has shaped their role in protecting Hinduism for centuries. Naga Sadhus are the ancient ascetics whose spiritual practices have been held in great ...

Their protective nature is contrasted with their potential for vengeance, mirroring the Hindu philosophical concept of duality in existence. For instance, Takshaka, a powerful Naga king ...

Author Easterine Kire reflects on her Sahitya Akademi-winning novel Spirit Nights, blending Naga spirituality, oral ...

Worshipping Naga on this day leads people to receive protection alongside wisdom and karmic balance. Through Hindu tradition, snakes have maintained their status as protectors of sacred wisdom ...