Snake worship is devotion to serpent deities. The tradition is nearly universal in the religions and mythologies of ancient cultures, [1] where snakes were seen as the holders of knowledge, strength, and renewal. [2]

A viral video showed a woman calmly continuing Chhath Puja rituals in a river as a venomous Krait snake appeared. A hair-raising video circulating on social media has captured a moment...

Nov 13, 2024 · A heartwarming and viral video has surfaced from Bihar, showing a woman performing the sacred Chhath Puja in a river. As she offers prayers, a snake approaches her, but instead of panicking, the woman remains calm and lets the snake pass by safely.

Jan 13, 2025 · Tuesday's bathing rituals, called the Shahi Snan - or the royal bath - see the ascetics arrive in batches at the Sangam - the confluence of India's most sacred Ganges river with the Yamuna river...

Snake handling, also called serpent handling, is a religious rite observed in a small number of isolated churches, mostly in the United States, usually characterized as rural and part of the Holiness movement.

Sep 15, 2024 · These boats are not just racing vessels but sacred objects, with rituals conducted before their construction and use. The race, held on the Uthrittathi day of the Malayalam calendar (August/September), is the main event. Thousands gather along the riverbanks to watch the snake boats compete.

Nov 11, 2024 · A snake can symbolize life, renewal, and transformation while simultaneously representing danger, temptation, and destruction. How can one creature embody such opposing meanings? Let’s dive into what makes this duality so profound.

Nov 9, 2018 · Didier Fassio’s documentary examines the myth and ritual of the Tonle Sap River, located in the heart of Cambodia, running from Phnom Phenh in the south, to Lake Tonle Sap in the north. This film explores the connections between the Cambodian people, food, nature, religion, and the river.

Within Zulu culture, the myth of Inkanyamba holds a prominent place, shaping beliefs, rituals, and spiritual practices that honor and fear this legendary serpent. Are you brave enough to face the gods? Find out here!

In the clip, a woman dressed in a traditional saree is seen standing in a river, performing sacred offerings to the Sun God as part of the revered Chhath Puja rituals. To the astonishment...