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Snake gods are worshipped since a very long in the Hindu belief. Nagas which are considered as supernatural beings having snake and human body are found in Hinduism. In the different stories of Hinduism are found serpents, Manasadevi is known as the queen of snakes, Shiva as most of the time a snake around his neck as ornament, Shesha or the 1,000 headed snake is said to be used by Vishnu to rest and it is said too that Shesha sheltered Krishna from a thunderstorm, Ananta is the snake that circles the world and is considered as endless. There is a festival which is celebrated where snakes are worshipped, for the Hindus, nag panchami is very important. During the festival snakes statues are offered gift and in return the prayers ask for gain of wealth, fame and knowledge.
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