Devotees observe the festival

Nagula Chavithi, an important traditional festival in Andhra Pradesh, was observed across Visakhapatnam on November 13. Devotees visited places of worship and performed rituals dedicated to Nag Devatas, seeking family welfare, good health and prosperity.

The festival falls on the fourth lunar day after Deepavali Amavasya in the Telugu calendar and holds particular significance for families following the tradition of serpent worship.

Women perform special prayers

Women traditionally observe Nagula Chavithi with prayers and fasting, seeking the well-being and long life of their children and the prosperity of their families. Offerings such as turmeric, kumkum, flowers, fruits and traditional food items form part of the rituals.

Families also gather to observe the festival and continue customs passed down through generations.

A festival connected with nature

Beyond its religious significance, Nagula Chavithi reflects the traditional reverence for snakes and their place in the natural environment. Serpents play an important role in maintaining ecological balance, including controlling rodent populations.

The festival also serves as a reminder to respect wildlife. Worship should be performed without handling snakes, disturbing their habitats or pouring milk directly into snake burrows.

Nagula Chavithi once again brought families and devotees together across Visakhapatnam, reflecting the city's continuing connection with traditional festivals and cultural practices.