I have a very profound and deep story of how I found the Naga (or how they found me), which I will share in another blog post. It’s quite wild and spans over a number of years. This is just the first of many blogs about this divine humanoid family.

Naga (the male form) and Nagini (the female form) are a divine race of half-human, half-serpent beings who have traveled through many planes of existence and dimensions, including this three-dimensional plane. They existed long before humans ever appeared and have held us in their loving cosmic balance ever since.

The Nagas can have 1, 3, 5, 7, or 9 heads. The thousand-headed serpent of enlightenment is Shesha, and this is where the Sahasrara Chakra (the crown chakra) resides.

These beings are very close to the human realm and can mate and interact with humans, resulting in half-god, half-human children.

The Naga are believed to reside in Patal Lok, which is a realm consisting of seven dimensions beneath our own three-dimensional, physical plane. They are believed to inhabit the lowest of these seven realms, holding up and balancing our earthly plane.

The Serpent Deities Across Cultures

The worship of serpent deities is present in shamanistic and pantheistic cultures all over the world. The Greeks had the serpent spirit Agathodaimon, Neriads, and Pythoness. In Africa, the chief center of serpent worship was Dahomey. In Haitian Vodou, the creator loa Damballa is represented as a serpent, and his wife Ayida-Weddo is called the “rainbow serpent.” Chinese emperors were said to be descendants of dragons. The Egyptians venerated the cobra, which was associated with Ra and other major deities.

It would be quite challenging to find a culture anywhere on Earth where serpents were not revered and honored.

In Tantra and Hinduism, almost every major god or goddess is depicted with some form of connection to serpentine beings.

Kundalini Shakti: The Ultimate Naga/Nagini

Kundalini, the serpentine force or “The Red Goddess,” is the ultimate Naga/Nagini, waiting to awaken within us all. She helps us reach bliss consciousness and allows our soul purpose to truly blossom.

The Nagas and Naginis are the keepers of the ancient wisdom of creation and cosmic alchemy.

The shedding of their skin is a magical ability to transform into radiant youth and immortality. They will share the secrets of the universe and immortality with those who honor true, deep knowledge for loving purposes and for healing the Earth. However, it’s crucial to only summon the Nagas with reverence and simple offerings unless you are adept in the ways of the goddess.

Only under an adept Yogini’s loving care should one frolic in advanced pujas of a more specific nature.

The Twelve Nagas (Naag Devatas)

In Hindu mythology, the 12 Nagas or Naag Devatas include:

1. Ananta
2. Vasuki
3. Shesha
4. Padmanabh
5. Kambala
6. Karkotaka
7. Ashvatra
8. Dhritarashtra
9. Sankapala
10. Kaaliya
11. Takshaka
12. Pingala

Each Naga has unique qualities and plays a special cosmic function. For example, Lord Anantha is the thousand-headed immortal and infinite snake upon whom rests Lord Vishnu in the primordial ocean of milk (Kshirasagara). This nectar of sacred fluids nurtures and enlightens all of creation.

Nagas and Fertility

The Nagas and Naginis are protectors of the bodies of water, which are vital sources of life-giving nectar and fertility. They are also invoked to ensure the well-being of crops, livestock, and human protection. The Nagas are the force that holds the Earth in place.

Manasa is the Hindu goddess of snakes, and Adishesha and Nagaraja hold the head of wisdom, maintaining the order of the cosmos. They are said to hold the planets and the universe on their hoods. Vishnu rests on Kaliya’s hoods after subduing her venomous poison, thus bringing divine peace to hold the world in order

You may glimpse their vital force in the head and tail of the Dragon Constellation in the sky called Draco. In Vedic astrology, they influence Rahu and Ketu, the North and South Lunar Nodes.

• Rahu represents desires, success, and material pursuits.
• Ketu represents spiritual inclinations and detachment. Ketu has the power to liberate one to detachment.

These must remain in balance, or chaos and delusion will prevail in human beings.

The Naga support and protect both the highest heights of the heavens and the deepest depths of the Earth.

Naga Panchami: A Sacred Day for Worship

In Hindu tradition, devotees of all types perform pujas (rituals) on many auspicious days of the year. However, the main auspicious day for worshiping the Nagas (serpent deities) is Naga Panchami, which falls on the fifth day of the bright half of the lunar month of Shravana (typically in July/August).

This day is considered particularly important for offering prayers and performing rituals to appease the Nagas. As we approach July, I will share more details on how you can join us in celebrating Naga Panchami.