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All Set For Nag Panchami

August 18, 2023 06:41 IST

On Nag Panchami, devotees worship an idol of a snake.

Devotees offer sweets and milk to the snake idol. Many women observe a fast on that day.

The Dahitule family from Lalbaug in north central Mumbai have come up with snake idols made from mud as a more environment-friendly option.

 

IMAGE: The Dahitule family has been making snake idols for more than 30 years. All photographs: Sahil Salvi for Rediff.com

 

IMAGE: A member of the Dahitule family gives final touches to mud snakes ahead of Nag Panchami.

 

IMAGE: Nag Panchami will be celebrated on Monday, August 21, 2023.

Photographs curated by Manisha Kotian/Rediff.com
Feature Presentation: Rajesh Alva/Rediff.com

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