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THE TEMPLE FOR SERPENTS |
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Priestess
The priestess, Valiamma, the eldest female member is considered to be the bride of
Nagaraja from the she assumes office. She is vowed to chastity and cease relations with
her husband a Brahmin w the name of Vasuki, the mythical serpent king. a compulsorily to
stay in the house in the grove. Hardly goes out and when occasionally she has to nearby
relatives she must return to her illam before sunset. There are, however, certain days and occasions when male priests perform the
pujas. On other days it is Valiamma who performs it. She alone can carry the image of
serpents in procession. Again she alone has the right to the collar in the illam where the
guardian serpent dwells. The illam itself is considered a temple and should under no
circumstances be polluted. |
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