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Serpent Sanctity: Snake Coils Around Shivling in Chhattisgarh Temple
29 Jul
Summary
- Snake charmer's snake climbed onto Shivling in Chhattisgarh temple
- Devotees considered it an auspicious sign, sought blessings
- Temple rituals continued despite snake's presence on Shivling
During the holy month of Sawan, a remarkable spiritual event unfolded at the Narmadeshwar Mahadev Temple in Chhattisgarh, India. A snake charmer, who was wandering around the temple, stopped to rest and opened his basket of snakes at the request of devotees. One of the snakes immediately slithered out and climbed straight onto the Shivling inside the sanctum, coiling itself peacefully atop the sacred object.
The sight drew a large crowd of mesmerized devotees, who considered it an auspicious sign and sought blessings. While some were a bit scared, the temple rituals continued undisturbed, in an atmosphere filled with devotion and awe. Eventually, to avoid disruption of worship and ensure safety, the snake charmer gently removed the snake from the Shivling and returned it to his basket.
The moment has now gone viral on social media, captivating people with its extraordinary spiritual significance.
