HomePhotos NewsUnwind NewsIn pictures: Devotees celebrate Nag Panchami festival across the country

In pictures: Devotees celebrate Nag Panchami festival across the country

SUMMARY

Here is a look at how devotees across the country celebrated this year’s Nag Panchami festival. The annual Nag Panchami festival is dedicated to the worship of snakes

Profile image

By AP August 5, 2019, 6:47:38 PM IST (Published)

Image count1 / 6

Hindu devotees queue up to offer prayers at the Nag Vasuki Temple during the annual Nag Panchami festival, in Prayagraj. (AP Photo/Rajesh Kumar Singh)

Image count2 / 6

The annual Nag Panchami festival is dedicated to the worship of snakes. (AP Photo/Rajesh Kumar Singh)

Image count3 / 6

A man displays a snake to attract alms from devotees who arrive to worship at the temple during the annual Nag Panchami festival. (AP Photo/Rajesh Kumar Singh)

Image count4 / 6

Devotees arrive to offer prayers at the Nag Vasuki Temple. (AP Photo/Rajesh Kumar Singh)

Image count5 / 6

Devotees make a floor pattern with colours as others queue up to offer prayers at the Nag Vasuki Temple during the annual Nag Panchami festival. (AP Photo/Rajesh Kumar Singh)

Image count6 / 6

Devotees offer prayers at a snake temple during Nag Panchami festival in Hyderabad. (AP Photo/Mahesh Kumar A.)

Check out our in-depth Market Coverage, Business News & get real-time Stock Market Updates on CNBC-TV18. Also, Watch our channels CNBC-TV18, CNBC Awaaz and CNBC Bajar Live on-the-go!
arrow down