Naga Worship Culture of Karnataka
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Last month, on 17th October, Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev’s ashram (formally called the Sadhguru Sannidhi) near Bangalore saw the 2nd consecration anniversary of Naga, its kshetrapal deity. It was the Sharad…
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