In literary evidences, the earliest religion of Kashmir (Naga Worship) had a close relationship with the legendry origin of Kashmir. The earliest inhabitants of Kashmir had probably cherished some aboriginal belief, but so far, no traces of their form of worship etc. have been found.

Nov 13, 2017 · The Nagas are described as Kashmir’s first inhabitants. Myth and geology agree: the Vale of Kashmir was once filled with water like a huge reservoir or lake bounded by mountains. Myth explains that land was eventually elevated …

Jun 7, 2007 · A large number of temples, built near some of the famous springs and undoubtedly early origin of the pilgrimages directed to them, clearly pointed out the popularity of the Naga-cult in ancient Kashmir. The Nagas were supposed, according to the Nilamatapurana, to reside in the lakes and springs of the valley.

In literary evidences, the earliest religion of Kashmir (Naga Worship) had a close relationship with the legendry origin of Kashmir. The earliest inhabitants of Kashmir had probably cherished some aboriginal belief, but so far, no traces of their form of worship etc. have been found.

Hiuen Tsang relates that Kashmir was originally a dragon lake. A very detailed account of how Majjhantika rescued the valley from the Nagas has been presented in the Chinese Vinaya13. The N.P. records at great length how Kashmir was created out of a lake and was mentioned by the name of Sati-Des a in the text.

Jan 23, 2018 · Throughout the history, the people of Kashmir observed these festivals and visited the sacred sites of water springs (called nagas) on pilgrimage although there is no separate sect of these followers. Kashmir remained under the yoke …

Jun 27, 2021 · Naags were the aboriginals of Kashmir and lived near the lakes and springs of Kashmir. Nilamata Purana provides us a list of more than 600 Naags of the Kashmir valley. All these were the tutelary deities of the people of Kashmir.

The popular concept of the Nagas, of ancient period represent them under the form of snakes, living in the water of the springs or lake protected by them. Nagas are depicted in different inscriptions in different forms like creator, destroyer and propitiators.

The Naga worship in ancient Kashmir can be traced back to the prehistoric period, with references found in various ancient texts and archaeological findings. The Naga people were known for their reverence towards serpents, which was an integral part of their religious and cultural identity.

Apr 11, 2016 · The Naga Kingdom was spread along the banks of the Satisar Lake. The Naga kings were worshiper of snake (Naga means Snake). After Parvati was grown up she was married to Lord Shiva and the couple started to live at holy Kailash Mountain which is the permanent adobe of Lord Shiva.