Devotees offer prayers at Lord Shiva temple on the occasion of 'Nag Panchami', in Thane

Devotees offer prayers at Lord Shiva temple on the occasion of 'Nag Panchami', in Gurugram

The festival of Nag Panchami, which is being celebrated today, is an annual occasion where Hindus worship snakes. Its origins date back to the earliest days of the religion

Milk, fruits and sweets made of milk are also offered with the lighting of incense sticks and lamps to the deities

People queued up since the early hours to seek the blessing of Lord Shiva and Nag Vasuki at the temple entrance