Devotees throng Nagoba temple at Keslapur on Naga Panchami

On Naga Panchami, the Nagoba serpent deity temple in Keslapur village, Indervelli mandal, Adilabad district, witnessed a massive gathering of devotees. The annual celebration saw people from various parts of the region visiting the temple to offer prayers and special rituals to honor the serpent deity. Tribal and non-tribal individuals alike participated in the festivities, demonstrating the widespread devotion to Nagoba.

The key ritual of the occasion involved offering milk to an anthill located near the temple, a traditional practice in worship of the serpent deity. Adilabad Superintendent of Police Akhil Mahajan paid a visit to the temple, inspecting the preparations amidst the large congregation. Naga Panchami was observed with great religious fervor at multiple locations throughout north Telangana, with women playing an active role in the traditional worship by offering prayers and milk at anthills.