| Keslapur
In
a remote village of Keshlapur, about 32kms from district centre
of Adilabad and 25kms from Uttnoor Taluk is the famous temple
of NAGOBA, the Serpent God popularly known as “Shesha
Nag” the divine serpent of Lord Shiva.
This deity is offered pujas throughout the year
with much reverence and devotion not only from the devotees
within the state but also from the neighbouring state of Maharashtra.
During the months of December and January
(The month of Pushyam or PushyaMasam according to the telugu
calendar), this deity is offered several offerings and rendered
special pujas.
The entire month is termed auspicious and celebrated throughout.
The Gondu tribes of adjacent Maharashtra are regular visitors
of this deity in this part of the year and visit the temple
to surrender their offerings. The devotees’ comeback to
get the blessings of this deity at Keshlapur, the abode of the
serpent God Nagoba year after year.
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