Dhara is the pouring of Abhisheka water from Hindu snake temples
on the body of the person suffering in life due to the anger of Nagas. The
dhara is performed with water, milk, or tender coconut water. First dhara is
offered to Nagaraja and Nagayakshi.
Those suffering from the wrath of nagas will be seated in
front of the temple and the holy water or tirtha from the shrine will be poured
on the person’s body. It is believed that the process cures bad luck and
illnesses.
The offering will help in removing dullness, diseases and
bad luck.
This ritual is widely performed in Naga Temples in Kerala.