Note 51 — Chapter VII · TREE AND SERPENT WORSHIP.
Reading edition
In the Purānas, the Shesh Nāg, the Takshak Nāg, Pundarik, Kāli Nāg and Karkotak Nāg are described as gods. In modern times, Sarmālio, Bhujo and Gadhio are believed to be as powerful as gods, and vows are observed in their honour.51