What the mythical snake Naga represents, both good and evil, in Hinduism and Buddhism

What the mythical snake Naga represents, both good and evil, in Hinduism and Buddhism

In both Hinduism and Buddhism, the snake or Naga, Sanskrit for “serpent”, is often depicted as a divine or semidivine being with spiritual and physical powers. In Southeast Asian countries such as Thailand and Cambodia, with Theravada Buddhism in their cultures, Naga is considered an auspicious creature, one that brings protection and blessings, and can … Read more

Nagas urge Home Minister Amit Shah to send back illegal Myanmar immigrants

Nagas urge Home Minister Amit Shah to send back illegal Myanmar immigrants

Guwahati: Several Naga civil bodies and organisations in Manipur have urged Union Home Minister Amit Shah to repatriate illegal Myanmar immigrants to their country. Sources said that the Naga organisations submitted a memorandum to the Union Home Minister earlier this week requesting him to deport illegal Myanmar immigrants. The memorandum pointed out that around 5,457 … Read more