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Saarvajanika Naga Brahmastana, Bannanje

Ancient snake-worship site at Moodanidambooru in Udupi, one of the district's oldest Nagabanas

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01 — The story

The story

Saarvajanika Naga Brahmastana is an ancient Hindu site at Moodanidambooru, also called Bannanje, in Udupi district, Karnataka. It ranks among the oldest Nagabanas of Udupi, places set aside for snake worship. Nagaraja, Nagayakshi and Nagakannika are honoured here, together with Brahma and the daivas Raktheshwari, Nandikona, Kshetrapala and Bobbarya.

Daily pooja takes place at 10.00 am, with a special pooja each Saturday. Rituals offered here include Ashlesha Bali, Sarpa Samskara, Durga Namaskara, Ranga Pooja and Deeparadhana. Special rituals mark Nagara Panchami, Subrahmanya Shasti, Navarathri and the day of the Varshikotsava.

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02 — About

About Saarvajanika Naga Brahmastana, Bannanje

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Where it is

Udupi, Karnataka

13.35° N 74.74° E