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Burhanpur's Unique Nag Temple: Vows for Children, Marriage Fulfilled with Live Cobra Pairs
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News18•21-09-2026, 09:45
Burhanpur's Unique Nag Temple: Vows for Children, Marriage Fulfilled with Live Cobra Pairs
- •Devotees at Burhanpur's ancient Nag Temple make vows for children, business, and marriage.
- •Upon fulfillment of wishes, live pairs of male and female cobras or their idols are offered.
- •A special worship and a Nag-Nagin fair are held on Rishi Panchami, attracting devotees from various states.
- •According to Anil Chaudhary of the temple committee, the Adwal Nag Temple is very old, with Tapti River water used for worship.
- •This temple, rooted in faith and centuries-old traditions, is a significant part of Burhanpur's religious heritage.
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The ancient Adwal Nag Temple is situated near Burhanpur city on the banks of the Utawali River in Madhya Pradesh, drawing devotees from states like Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Gujarat.
On Rishi Panchami, special worship is performed by the Nag ministers using water from the Tapti River, which marks the traditional start of the annual Nag-Nagin fair.
Devotees make vows at the temple for children, business, peace, and marriage. When their wishes are fulfilled, they offer idols of cobras or follow the tradition of releasing live male and female cobras.
