K. Hari Kumar combines meticulous research with vivid storytelling to uncover the cultural, spiritual, and historical significance of serpent worship in India. From the Naagabanas and Sarpakaavus of the southwestern coast, to the East where the goddess Manasa is worshipped, to remote Himalayan peaks that echo with lore of guardian serpents, Naaga is a fascinating exploration that reveals shared truths, striking contrasts, and the unwavering reverence for these sacred beings across the subcontinent.