Goddess
The main deity of this temple is Maniyar Math as Goddess Nagadevatha. It is also said that this place was dedicated to the snake goddess Manasa.
Best Season To Visit
The best season to visit the temple is Winter season. The best months to visit area October to December.
Weather
Highest - April to June (38°C during day and 22°C during night)Average - May (36°C during the day and 21°C during night)Lowest - December to February (20°C during day and 14°C during night)Monsoon season - June to August
Dress Code
- For men the dress code is t-shirt and shorts are fine, but shorts need to be below-knee.
- Don't wear singlets/tank tops and flip flops.
- For women the preferred dress code is nothing too short and revealing.Don't wear Short Pants, Mini Skirts and Short Skirts.
- One should be covered over the shoulders and to the elbows.Always bring a wrap or a large scarf to cover yourself.
Do's & Dont's
- Bow your head and pay respect to the temple and the Buddha statues.
- Take off your shoes in or around the temple grounds. Make this an easier process for yourself by wearing slip-on shoes.
- Smoking and drinking is prohibited in this temple.
- Chewing betel leaves, tobacco, gutka and spitting inside temple is strictly prohibited.
transport connections
| Name | Distance | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|
 Rajgir Bus Stand |
3 KM | 917807252283 |
 Rajgir Railway Station |
4 KM | 139 |
 Gaya Airport |
71 KM | 916312210129 |
Architecture
The main attraction here is a well like structure made of 1.2 meters thick wall with a diameter of 3 meters. The exterior provides niches containing 0.6 meters high stucco images of a linga decorated with garland, four armed Vishnu, Nagi image, Ganesha twisted with snakes around his body and six armed dancing Shiva. Unfortunately, most of the images have now disappeared from their art style belongs to the Gupta period. The minor structures such as alter platform and shrines etc, seem to be constructed for the religious and ritual purpose related to serpent worship.
Religious Significance
People refer to it as belonging to the time of King Jarasandha of Mahabharata. According to the locals, Raja Maharaj of Rajagriha used to worship Jarasandha in this temple. In the Mahabharata you may have read that Jarasandha had a marital relationship with Krishna's maternal uncle Kamsa. Bhima had killed Jarasandha in Gadayudha at the behest of Krishna for supporting Kansa.
History
The temple was built in 4th century A.D. in Gupta period.
Temple Timings
| Day | Timings |
|---|---|
| All Days | 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM |
Tours
Airports
| Airport Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| Shamshabad | 40 KM |
| Lorem Ipsum | 12 KM |
Railway Stations
| Railway Station Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| Secunderabad | 10 KM |
| Nampally | 12 KM |
| Begumpet | 6 KM |
| Lingampally | 20 KM |
Bus Stations
| Bus Station Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| MGBS | 35 KM |
| CBS | 28 KM |
| kukatpally | 20 KM |
| Lingampally | 30 KM |
| Uppal | 35 KM |
Private Transports
| Transport Name | Distance | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|
| Private Transport | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
| Private Transport1 | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
| Private Transport1 | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
| Private Transport1 | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
| Private Transport1 | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
Local Transports
| Transport Name | Distance | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|
| Local Transport | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
| Local Transport1 | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
| Local Transport1 | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
| Local Transport1 | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
| Local Transport1 | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
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