Snakes on necks, arms, and sticks! Viral video shows people wearing snakes during Nag Panchami fair in Bihar

During Nag Panchami, devotees in Bihar’s Mithila region gather to honor Mata Vishhari, the serpent goddess. The annual fair at Singhia Ghat in Samastipur features participants carrying live snakes, including cobras, as a sign of devotion. Participants believe these acts bring blessings and protection. After the rituals, the snakes are released into nearby forests.