Sawan is the holy month. Lord Shiva is worshiped throughout this month. Hariyali Teej and Nagpanchami are celebrated in the middle of the month of Shravan. Both these festivals are associated with the worship of Lord Shiva, Mother Parvati, and Nagraj associated with them. This year Hariyali Teej is being celebrated on 19th August and Nagpanchami on 21st August 2023. It is the weekend before Nagpanchami. In such a situation, you can go on a journey with the family to Nag Panchami.

The festival of Nag Panchami is associated with the snake god. Lord Shiva always wears a garland of snakes around his neck. At the same time, Lord Vishnu also rests on Sheshnag. In such a situation, Sarpraj has a special place among the gods. Nagpanchami is the best time to visit Shiva temples in the month of Sawan. There are many Shiva temples in India, where special worship is done on Nag Panchami. Here you are being told about the famous Shiva temples and snake temples of South India.

Shiva temples of South India
Mallikarjuna Swamy Temple
One of the 12 Jyotirlingas is the Mallikarjuna Swamy Temple, located near the Krishna River in Srisailam village of Andhra Pradesh. If there is a plan to visit this temple in Nagpanchami, then you can also come here to the festival of Hariyali Teej, which is to be held two days before. Hariyali Teej is a festival of worship of Lord Shiva and Mother Parvati. One of the Shaktipeeths of Goddess Sati is also present near Mallikarjuna Swamy Temple.

Ramanathaswamy Temple
One of the most beautiful and ancient Shiva temples in South India, Ramanathaswamy Temple is situated on the island of Rameswaram in Tamil Nadu. It is one of the Char Dham pilgrimage places in India. One of the 12 Jyotirlinga temples of South India can visit this Jyotirlinga on the occasion of Nagpanchami.

Mannarsala Snake Temple
Apart from Shiva temples, there is also a famous temple of Nagraj in South India. Thousands of idols of the serpent deity are present in the Mannarsala snake temple in Kerala. The history of the temple is related to the Mahabharata period. In this temple special worship of Kalsarp Dosha is done.

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