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  Nag Devata Puja, also known as   Naga Puja   or   Ophiolatry , is an ancient and spiritually symbolic ritual deeply rooted in Indian religious traditions such as Hinduism, Jainism, and Buddhism. The puja expresses reverence toward serpents, who are viewed not as ordinary creatures but as divine beings associated with fertility, rain, and protection. ​ Meaning and Symbolism The word  “Nag”  means serpent or cobra, and  “Devata”  refers to deity. Together, Nag Devata represents the  serpent gods , guardians of the underworld (Nagaloka), protectors of water, and keepers of hidden treasures. Serpents are also seen as symbols of  Kundalini Shakti —the coiled spiritual energy believed to reside at the base of the human spine, which rises during spiritual awakening. ​ Mythologically, Nag Devata worship is linked to deities such as  Lord Shiva , who wears the serpent Vasuki around his neck, and  Lord Vishnu , who rests on the cosmic ...

The Bhakra Nangal Project is far more than just a dam—it is an engineering marvel and a beacon of independent India’s aspirations for self-sufficiency, prosperity, and progress. Completed over nearly two decades, it has transformed lives, landscapes, and the economic fabric of North India. Birth of a Giant on the Sutlej Rising 226 meters high and stretching 520 meters across the mighty Sutlej River near Bhakra village (Himachal Pradesh), the Bhakra Nangal Dam stands as one of Asia’s tallest gravity dams. The idea was seeded in the mid-1940s; actual construction began in 1948, and after years of toil, the dam was dedicated to the nation on October 22, 1963. Its reservoir, Gobindsagar Lake, is a lifeline over 88 km in length. Fueling the Green Revolution The project’s most profound impact has been on agriculture. By reliably irrigating millions of hectares in Punjab, Haryana, and Rajasthan, the dam set the stage for India's Green Revolution. Barren fields blossomed into breadbas...