Naga Pokhari 
Naga Pokhari (snake or cobra water tank) in the courtyard of the Royal Palace in Bhaktapur. The water tank dates from the 17th century.
Cobras play an important role in Hindu religion. The fifth day after the new moon in the month Shraavana the Nag Panchami festival is being observed. During Nag Panchami Nepalese traditionally offer prayers to Nagas, put pictures of Nagas above the doors of their houses to ward off evil spirits, and place food for cobras in their fields.
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