Sarpa Kavu

A sarpa kavu or naga banna (lit. "snake groves") is a traditional sacred grove found near ancestral homes in Kerala and Tulunad regions of South India. These groves are believed to be inhabited by snakes, and typically contain representations of a nagaraja (serpent king) and other serpentine deities within stone houses. Ritual offerings and ceremonies are conducted at these sites, which are maintained and revered by Hindu communities. Access to the groves is generally restricted except during religious observances.

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