Dive deep into Manasa Devi worship beyond Haridwar. Learn about hidden shrines, folk rituals & unique serpent goddess traditions across Eastern India: Bengal, Bihar & Jharkhand.

Manasa is deeply worshipped in Bengal, Assam, Jharkhand, and parts of Odisha. She is known as the protector against snakebites, which are a serious problem in rural areas.

Manasa is regarded as the sister of the Naga (serpent) Vasuki. The term Manasa means wish and it is believed that the goddess fulfils all the wishes of a sincere devotee, the religious leaders ...

Miss India Manasa Varanasi is all set to represent the country at Miss World 2021. Apart from India, the other nine countries that have made it to the Top 10 list are Kenya, England, Czech ...

Miss India 2020 Manasa Varanasi, who will be representing the country at the Miss World 2021 pageant, congratulated Harnaaz Sandhu on her historic win. Manasa is among a host of other celebrities ...

Manasa Sriram, a disciple of Mahalakshmi Ashwin, began her recital at the Pongal Dance Festival 2025 with the invocatory hymn from the Thirumanthiram, ‘Ainthu karathanai’, in praise of Ganesha.