Watch: Family Pour Milk & Perform Puja Of Live Black Cobra

Religion can give people courage and help them overcome fear. This fearlessness was evident in a recent viral video on social media, where people were seen performing a puja of a live black cobra. What's astonishing is how calmly everyone is acting in the video.

Snake tries to bite as puja is performed

The video depicts family members, along with a priest, performing a ritual with remarkable composure despite the intimidating presence of the snake. 

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This relaxed attitude towards the snake is surprising, to say the least, as snakes usually evoke fear in people. 

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Shockingly, the snake even lashes out and tries to bite the person conducting the ritual as he is pouring milk over it, as part of the ceremony. What's even more surprising is that people's response to this incident is laughter.

After viewing the video, viewers are amazed by the family's fearless demeanor in the midst of potential danger.

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Relevance of snake worship in Hinduism

The video, which has since received over 4 lakh likes, was captioned, "Aisi pooja karne wale ko 21 topon ki salaami."

The caption also enlightens about the relevance of nag (snake) worship.

It highlights the significance of snake deities in Hinduism. According to Hindu mythology, snakes are believed to be created by Lord Vishnu, and their worship is highly valued. 

In Hinduism, snakes have a special meaning. They represent fertility, renewal, and the idea of living forever because they can shed their skin and emerge fresh. 

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Worshipping snakes is thought to bring protection from dangers like snake bites, illnesses, and bad spirits. People pray to serpent deities for blessings such as prosperity, fertility, and overall well-being.

Throughout India, various festivals and ceremonies honor snake deities. For instance, Nag Panchami is a festival devoted to snake worship. During Nag Panchami, worshippers visit snake temples to offer prayers, milk, flowers, fruits, and other gifts as a sign of respect.

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