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Religion
Hundreds of Thousands Gather at Shikhar Dham for Nag Panchami, 101 Litres of Milk Used for Abhishek
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 18 Aug 2026, 11:17 AM
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On Nag Panchami, more than 400,000 devotees flocked to the Baba Bhilad Dev temple at Shikhar Dham, Nagla Vadi, Bhadwani, where a 101‑liter milk abhishek was performed.
On the auspicious day of Nag Panchami, the Baba Bhilad Dev temple at Shikhar Dham in Nagla Vadi, Bhadwani district, Madhya Pradesh, witnessed a massive gathering of devotees. The temple, a revered shrine for serpent worship, drew more than 400,000 pilgrims who arrived early in the morning to seek blessings. The highlight of the day was a grand abhishek ceremony where 101 litres of milk were poured over the deity, symbolising purification and devotion. Local authorities reported that the crowd was managed with the help of police and volunteers, ensuring orderly conduct of rituals. The event underscored the enduring cultural significance of Nag Panchami in the region.