Nagamandala
An overnight ritual in which a serpent mandala is drawn in five natural colours and worship is offered through song and ritual dance, depicting what tradition understands as the union of the male and female serpent. Tuluva tradition holds it is undertaken for the welfare of the connected families.
Many families keep this every year, or whenever there is something to give thanks for. Each time is complete in itself.
The sequence differs by region and by family tradition — yours will be confirmed before the day. We describe what families usually observe; we never promise outcomes.
Who performs Nagamandala?
Performed by hereditary ritual specialists rather than a general purohit — we coordinate the arrangement with the sthana/specialists rather than supplying the officiant directly. Traditionally performed with 3+ priests. An auspicious date and time (muhurta) is fixed before booking. House of Purohit doesn't supply the officiant for this ceremony directly. Text us on WhatsApp and we'll explain how families arrange it.
Also known as Naga Mandala, Nagamandala Seve, ನಾಗಮಂಡಲ.
Why families observe Nagamandala
An overnight ritual in which a serpent mandala is drawn in five natural colours and worship is offered through song and ritual dance, depicting what tradition understands as the union of the male and female serpent. Tuluva tradition holds it is undertaken for the welfare of the connected families.
- Deity
- Naga Devata
- When it's performed
- Nocturnal, dusk to dawn; commonly between December and April.
- Suitable for
- A household vow (harake), supported by the wider village
- Performed by
- Coordinated with hereditary specialists
Performed by hereditary ritual specialists rather than a general purohit — we coordinate the arrangement with the sthana/specialists rather than supplying the officiant directly. Traditionally performed with 3+ priests. An auspicious date and time (muhurta) is fixed before booking.
- What is Nagamandala?
- An overnight ritual in which a serpent mandala is drawn in five natural colours and worship is offered through song and ritual dance, depicting what tradition understands as the union of the male and female serpent. Tuluva tradition holds it is undertaken for the welfare of the connected families.
- When is Nagamandala performed?
- Nocturnal, dusk to dawn; commonly between December and April.
- How long does Nagamandala take?
- About 12h, though this can vary with your family's tradition.
- Can House of Purohit provide the Purohit?
- Performed by hereditary ritual specialists rather than a general purohit — we coordinate the arrangement with the sthana/specialists rather than supplying the officiant directly. Traditionally performed with 3+ priests. An auspicious date and time (muhurta) is fixed before booking.
- Is Nagamandala available in Bengaluru?
- We're finalising pricing for this ceremony in Bengaluru — talk to a Pandit and we'll quote it directly.