| Nag Nathaiya | |
|---|---|
 Depiction of Krishna standing on serpent Kaliya at Nag Nathaiya festival in Varanasi. | |
| Also called | Victory over Evil |
| Observed by | Hindus |
| Type | Religious, Cultural |
| Celebrations | Reenactment of Krishna's victory on Kaliya in Varanasi. |
| Date | per Hindu calendar |
| Frequency | Annual |
Nag Nathaiya or Nag Nathaiya Leela[2] is a Hindu festival held in the city of Varanasi in Bhojpur-Purvanchal region of India, commemorating the conquest of the god Krishna over the naga (serpent) Kaliya. The tale is reenacted annually the Tulsi Ghat on the fourth tithi of Kartik's light fortnight, Paksha; which is usually sometime between November and December.[3]
- ^ [1]Nag Nathaiya Festival 2019 in Varanasi
- ^ "Varanasi city".
- ^ Pintchman, Tracy (25 August 2005). Guests at God's wedding: Celebrating Kartik amongst the Women of Benares. ISBN 9780791465950.