7 Snake Temples In India

Mannarasala Temple, Kerala

Located in Haripad, Mannarasala is dedicated to Nagaraja, the serpent god, with over 30,000 snake idols

Nagaraja Temple, Tamil Nadu

Situated in Nagercoil, this temple is dedicated to the serpent king Nagaraja, featuring a blend of Hindu and Jain architecture with a snake pit where live cobras are worshipped

Kukke Subramanya Temple

Nestled in the Western Ghats, this temple is associated with the snake god Vasuki. It is famous for the Sarpa Dosha ritual, performed to appease snake deities

Ananthapura Lake Temple

The only lake temple in Kerala, Ananthapura is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and guarded by a resident crocodile believed to be the temple's guardian

Kalighat Kali Temple

One of the Shakti Peethas, Kalighat includes a shrine for Manasa, the serpent goddess, worshipped for protection against snakebites

Bhujang Naga Temple

Located in Nagthane, this temple honours Bhujang Naga. It is renowned for its festival, where milk and flowers are offered to snake idols

Padmanabhaswamy Temple

Famous for its wealth, this Thiruvananthapuram temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu, reclining on Anantha, the serpent, and features rich snake motifs