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Let me introduce u to SARPA-KAVU (groves of snakes or snake shrines) of KERALA.

Almost every temple and every house in Kerala has a space dedicated to NAGA (serpent) Devta.

Like other Hindu practises this too has a SCIENTIFIC reason behind it.
1/6Let me introduce u to SARPA-KAVU (groves of snakes or snake shrines) of KERALA. Almost every temple and every house in Kerala has a space dedicated to NAGA (serpent) Devta. Like other Hindu practises this too has a SCIENTIFIC reason behind it.
1/6Let me introduce u to SARPA-KAVU (groves of snakes or snake shrines) of KERALA. Almost every temple and every house in Kerala has a space dedicated to NAGA (serpent) Devta. Like other Hindu practises this too has a SCIENTIFIC reason behind it.
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A Sarpa-Kavu usually has tiny snake idols smeared with turmeric, where a diya(lamp) is lit everyday.

But there are some STRICT rules to be followed, and one of them is —to NOT visit the Sarpa-Kavu often.

This is why Sarpa-kavu has lush green vegetation.
2/n A Sarpa-Kavu usually has tiny snake idols smeared with turmeric, where a diya(lamp) is lit everyday. But there are some STRICT rules to be followed, and one of them is —to NOT visit the Sarpa-Kavu often. This is why Sarpa-kavu has lush green vegetation.
2/n A Sarpa-Kavu usually has tiny snake idols smeared with turmeric, where a diya(lamp) is lit everyday. But there are some STRICT rules to be followed, and one of them is —to NOT visit the Sarpa-Kavu often. This is why Sarpa-kavu has lush green vegetation.
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It’s believed—PARSHURAMA in an effort to let people inhabit Kerala, a densely forested place, promised lord SHIVA to worship snakes and not kill them.
He established 2 Nagaraja temples—Vettikottu & Mannarassala. Latter hs abt 30,000 snake idols & images. Frm the temple 👇
3/6It’s believed—PARSHURAMA in an effort to let people inhabit Kerala, a densely forested place, promised lord SHIVA to worship snakes and not kill them. He established 2 Nagaraja temples—Vettikottu & Mannarassala. Latter hs abt 30,000 snake idols & images. Frm the temple
3/6It’s believed—PARSHURAMA in an effort to let people inhabit Kerala, a densely forested place, promised lord SHIVA to worship snakes and not kill them. He established 2 Nagaraja temples—Vettikottu & Mannarassala. Latter hs abt 30,000 snake idols & images. Frm the temple
3/6It’s believed—PARSHURAMA in an effort to let people inhabit Kerala, a densely forested place, promised lord SHIVA to worship snakes and not kill them. He established 2 Nagaraja temples—Vettikottu & Mannarassala. Latter hs abt 30,000 snake idols & images. Frm the temple
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The science behind establishing these snake groves is— since flora of Sarpa-Kavu is undisturbed, many exotic and MEDICINAL plants are found here.
It has been proven that such “snake-zones”, help in stabilising ECOSYSTEM of land, and that it helps in conserving SOIL & WATER
4/6The science behind establishing these snake groves is— since flora of Sarpa-Kavu is undisturbed, many exotic and MEDICINAL plants are found here.It has been proven that such “snake-zones”, help in stabilising ECOSYSTEM of land, and that it helps in conserving SOIL & WATER
4/6The science behind establishing these snake groves is— since flora of Sarpa-Kavu is undisturbed, many exotic and MEDICINAL plants are found here.It has been proven that such “snake-zones”, help in stabilising ECOSYSTEM of land, and that it helps in conserving SOIL & WATER
5/6 There’s an annual ritual called Sarpa-thullal(snake-dance) done at KAVU, performed by people called Pulluvan. It’s done under strict supervision like—Kalam(rangoli) for the occasion should be prepared with 5 colours using NATURAL ingredients. It’s an enthralling experience!
5/6 There’s an annual ritual called Sarpa-thullal(snake-dance) done at KAVU, performed by people called Pulluvan. It’s done under strict supervision like—Kalam(rangoli) for the occasion should be prepared with 5 colours using NATURAL ingredients. It’s an enthralling experience!
5/6 There’s an annual ritual called Sarpa-thullal(snake-dance) done at KAVU, performed by people called Pulluvan. It’s done under strict supervision like—Kalam(rangoli) for the occasion should be prepared with 5 colours using NATURAL ingredients. It’s an enthralling experience!
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Sarpa-Kavu is associated with mystical rituals, stories and also with the PAMBATTI SIDHHAR (spiritually evolved sages who could cure with snake venom).
ECO-ZONE is not a new concept for SANATANIS, we have been practising it since ancient times.😊🙏🕉
6/6 Sarpa-Kavu is associated with mystical rituals, stories and also with the PAMBATTI SIDHHAR (spiritually evolved sages who could cure with snake venom).ECO-ZONE is not a new concept for SANATANIS, we have been practising it since ancient times.
6/6 Sarpa-Kavu is associated with mystical rituals, stories and also with the PAMBATTI SIDHHAR (spiritually evolved sages who could cure with snake venom).ECO-ZONE is not a new concept for SANATANIS, we have been practising it since ancient times.
I hd been dying to write a thread on SNAKEs, or I dont have the right to call myself a SHAIVIST(Shiva-Bhakta).👆 I’m adding a MOHINIYATTAM performance by @MethilDevika on SARPA-TATVAM here. Through dance she explains about SARPA-KAVU. Worth watching! 👍
In the link is another one of my threads on snake.👇 One reason I avoided creating thread on snakes is bcoz of few Pak-trolls who used to call me VISHKANYA (ancient honey traps 🤦‍♀️). That’s a diff story which needs another thread. Lol Some day!!! https://twitter.com/levinaneythiri/status/1199964073842167809?s=21 https://twitter.com/LevinaNeythiri/status/1199964073842167809
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