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Nag Devata

नाग देवता
Also known as: Nāga Devatā, Snake God, Serpent Deity, Nagaraja

About

The serpent deities worshipped across India for protection from snakebites, fertility, and prosperity. Often represented by stone snake idols (nag stones) placed under trees, especially neem or peepal. Associated with the Nag Panchami festival.

Attributes

Serpent deitySnake protectionFertilityProsperityNag Panchami

Symbols

SnakeNag stoneNeem treePeepal treeMilk offerings
Consort
Nagini (female serpent)

Associated Mantras

Om Nāgāya Namaḥ
Nag Stotram
Nag Panchami Mantras

Festivals

Nag PanchamiAnnual snake worship ceremonies

Scriptures

PuranasMahabharataFolk traditions

Regions Worshipped

Pan-IndiaVillage traditions

Iconography

Stone snake idols (nag stones) often placed under trees. Sometimes multiple snakes coiled together. Represented by simple stone carvings.