Serpent worship was an integral part of the Saindhavas culture and tradition. The ancient civilizations treated the serpents as a part of the society. Serpents were considered entities of strength and renewal. They represented divinity, eternity, materiality, life and death, time and timelessness. It symbolized the three processes of creation, namely creation, preservation and destruction. In Hindu mythology Nagas played a prominent role, as exemplified in various legendary stories and scripts. Their manifestation is revered from their representative presence in a spermatozoa to Kundalini and even the nervous system. The relation of the nagaloka with the human beings is very deep and considered inseparable.

 Sarpabali, a colourful kalam (ritual art form drawn from various colour organic powders, on the ground) is drawn. Sacred lamps and incense sticks are placed all around. This puja is performed to please all 64 divine sarpa forms including Adishesha and Vasuki. The priest invokes the nagas and serpent gods through various chants and tantric processes, offers prayers using flowers, fruits and food items to please the nagas. The Sankalpam during Prasanna puja will be done by priest for all the 27 birth stars.The people who witness this holy performance redeem themselves from the ire of Nagas.

Benefits of the Sarpabali

• It aids in enhancing one’s career and financial prospects, thus fetching prosperity.