Nagula Chavithi Observed with Traditional Rituals Across Visakhapatnam and Tirupati
Nagula Chavithi was celebrated with traditional rituals and religious enthusiasm in Visakhapatnam and Tirupati on November 13, 2026. Devotees, especially women, offered prayers and traditional offerings like milk and eggs at snake pits and temples, seeking blessings. In Visakhapatnam, large gatherings occurred at multiple locations including the Indira Gandhi Zoological Park, which opened early for devotees. In Tirupati and Srikalahasti, rituals included sacred thread weaving and turmeric application on serpent idols, with special significance given to the Kartheeka month and Sarpa Dosha Puja.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–50/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
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thehindu broke this story on 13 Nov, 02:53 pm. Other outlets followed.
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