Gaurav Yadav ByAs per the Mahabharata, the nagas are the sons of Kadru, Daksha’s daughter, and Rishi Kashyapa, Brahma’s grandson. The most famous naga is Sheshanaga, who is the eldest of the thousand snakes born of Kadru. In this fire, Takshaka’s wife and millions of other nagas died.When Parikshit’s son Janamejaya became the emperor, he organised a huge snake sacrifice to finish off all nagas. In this fire, Takshaka’s wife and millions of other nagas died.When Parikshit’s son Janamejaya became the emperor, he organised a huge snake sacrifice to finish off all nagas. On this day, snakes are worshipped and offered milk by Hindus, Jains and Buddhists.

Source: Indian Express September 30, 2023 23:40 UTC