Saarvajanika Nagabrahmastana Moodanidambooru, Bannanje , Udupi, Hindu temple in Bannanje, Udupi, India.
Saarvajanika Nagabrahmastana is a temple in Bannanje with multiple shrines honoring serpent deities like Nagaraja and Nagayakshi alongside Brahma and other divine figures. The various shrine structures stand within the temple grounds, each housing different religious representations and sculptures.
This temple ranks among the oldest Nagabana sites in the Udupi region and preserves centuries-old traditions of serpent worship. These practices have been maintained and passed along by local communities throughout many generations.
This place serves as a gathering point for the community during festivals like Nagara Panchami and Navaratri, where people perform rituals and make offerings to the serpent deities. These occasions bring together local families and devotees who maintain practices passed down through generations.
The temple holds daily ceremonies in the morning and offers special rituals on specific days. Visitors should learn about the dress code expectations beforehand and wear appropriate modest clothing.
The temple performs specialized rituals such as Ashlesha Bali Pooja and Sarpa Samskara that focus specifically on serpent worship and spiritual cleansing. These particular ceremonies are deeply rooted in local religious practice and are not commonly found elsewhere.
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