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Naga Devata Temple, Trimulgherry
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Naga Devata Temple, at Trimulgherry. Worship of serpents in Hinduism is an age-old custom. Idols of Naga Devata installed under Peepal trees can be found in most temples.
Worship of serpents in Hinduism is an age-old custom. Idols of Naga Devata installed under Peepal trees can be found in most temples. Designs drawn with rice flour (muggu) over an anthill and offerings made to snakes are still a common custom which is observed by many on important days of Naga Panchami, Naga Chathurthi etc.
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This custom is especially followed on full moon days between the Hindu calendar months of Sravan and Dhanur.
This tradition is popular among devotees who throng the grand Naga Devatha Temple. Located in the heart of Secunderabad Cantonment, the temple is about two km away from Trimulgherry. The serene surroundings and greenery of the Cantonment adds to the beauty of the temple, constructed in traditional south Indian style.
Ramchander, hereditary trustee of the temple, said, “ The history of the temple can be dated back to the time when the British Army was in control of the Cantonment. A small temple existed there at that time. The efforts for building a new temple was initiated in the early sixties by Sree Jayalakshmi Amma Garu. Construction of the temple was initially opposed by Cantonment officials. Later as a gesture of respect towards the faith, the officials agreed to the construction of the temple. The first Naga Panchami was celebrated in the temple in 1967 and the first phase of construction was completed in 1970. The temple is now a landmark in Secunderabad Cantonment area and attracts a large number of devotees from far and wide.”
The stone pillars of the temple came from the Ujjain Mahankali Temple at Secunderabad. The stone pillars were kept aside after a renovation work carried out at the Mahankali temple. A marriage hall was added in the early nineties.
Chandrashekhar, a member of the temple development committee, said, “One can find hundreds of idols of snakes in and around the temple, installed by devotees. Installation of Naga Devata idols in temples is usually done by people seeking good progeny or suitable partner or as remedy for Naga/Sarpa dosha (act of asking forgiveness for killing a snake). The innumerable installation of such idols at the temple is a testimony to the faith the devotees have on the temple.
Devotees turn up in large numbers especially on Fridays and full moon days. Religious festivals and major events such as Kumkum Abhishekam, Telugu New Year, Tamil New Year, Karthika Pournami are celebrated with great fervour and devotion. Annadanam is done on Fridays and on all major festival days.”
The management has plans to develop a temple nearby. They are waiting for the Ministry of Defence authorities to approve the plans.
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