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News18
01-08-2025
- News18
15 Days After Male Snake's Death, ‘Naagin' Returns For ‘Badla' In UP Village
Last Updated: The incident took place in Saraotia village under the Aliganj police station area of Etah district. A village in Uttar Pradesh's Aliganj district witnessed a night of fear and panic after a female snake entered a house on the day of Nag Panchami, July 29. The snake's presence caused a stir among locals who believed it had come to avenge the death of a male snake that died in the same village about two weeks earlier. The incident reportedly took place in Saraotia village under the Aliganj police station area of Etah district. The female snake appeared at the house of a man named Pravesh Dixit and stayed there for hours and hissed continuously through the night, Free Press Journal reported. The villagers, alarmed by the situation and their long-held beliefs, said the snake's presence was not a coincidence. As per the villagers, a male snake had been killed about 15 days ago by mistake at Dixit's house. On the occasion of Nag Panchami, they believe the female snake, 'Naagin', came to seek revenge. This belief is rooted in several parts of India where snakes especially during the month of Sawan are considered sacred. It is often said in folklore that if one snake is killed, its partner may return to avenge its death. Due to this belief, the presence of the snake led to widespread fear in the village. The entire family living in the house along with many neighbours spent the night in anxiety. A video showing forest officials trying to catch the snake has also surfaced online. It shows the snake resisting by raising its hood repeatedly. यूपी इस जिला में सावन में घट गई ऐसी 'अनहोनी'…नाग पंचमी पर नागिन लेने आई नाग की मौत का बदला !!सावन के महीने में गांव के लोगों की गलती की वजह से नाग की मौत हो गई। ग्रामीणों ने बताया कि इसी परिवार के घर नाग पंचमी के दिन नागिन निकल आई। ग्रामीणों का दावा है कि नागिन नाग की मौत का… — MANOJ SHARMA LUCKNOW UP🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳 (@ManojSh28986262) July 30, 2025 Eventually, the team managed to capture the snake without harm. The officials then took the snake away from the area and only then did the villagers feel a sense of relief. Officials Say Monsoon Drives Snakes Out A forest department official said that due to the rainy season, snakes often enter homes while searching for prey like rats. In this case, the snake may have been hungry and had not hunted for a while which could be why it stayed in one place. view comments First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
NDTV
17-07-2025
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Watch: Devotees Carry Snakes During 'Nag Panchami' Fair In Bihar
Hundreds of devotees gathered at Singhia Ghat in Bihar's Samastipur this week to participate in the Nag Panchami fair, a traditional event where people carry snakes as part of religious rituals. The annual fair began with prayers at the Maa Bhagwati temple in Singhia Bazaar. The devotees then proceeded to the banks of the Budhi Gandak river. From children to the elderly, nearly every participant was seen carrying a snake, either draped around their necks, wound around their arms, balanced on their heads, or in their hands. Videos circulating online captured the unusual spectacle in detail. Families were seen moving through the crowd with snakes slung casually around their bodies. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Pradeep Yadav (@br_vlogger17) In some clips, people carry wooden sticks coiled with snakes, treating the reptiles more like sacred objects than dangerous creatures. खिलौने की तरह सांप को गले में लटकाते हैं लोग बिहार के समस्तीपुर जिले के विभूतिपुर प्रखंड के सिंघिया घाट में नागपंचमी के अवसर पर एक अनोखा और अद्भुत सांपों का मेला लगता है. इस मेले में बच्चे से लेकर बूढ़े तक सभी लोग सांपों के साथ खेलते हुए नजर आते हैं, जो उनके गले और शरीर में… — NDTV India (@ndtvindia) July 15, 2025 As part of the rituals, devotees chanted the name of Mata Vishhari, a local snake goddess, and offered prayers. Some devotees also reportedly performed feats such as catching snakes in their mouths. After worshipping them, the snakes were released into nearby forested areas. The fair attracts people from across the Mithila region, including districts of Khagaria, Saharsa, Begusarai, and Muzaffarpur. Locals say it's an over-a-century-old tradition passed down through generations. Apart from the public procession, women perform special worship inside Gahvars (sacred groves or enclosures), praying to Nag Devta for fertility, family health, and protection. Upon the fulfilment of their wishes, they return on Nag Panchami to offer Jhaap (offerings) and prasad in gratitude. According to local reports, no snakebite incidents or injuries have so far been recorded from this fair.
