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A fact from this article appeared on Wikipedia's Main Page in the "Did you know?" column on January 2, 2008.

The text of the entry was: Did you know ...that the Hindu serpent goddess Manasa, the "destroyer of poison", is worshiped mostly in the rainy season when the snakes are most active?

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Chandi/Parvathi’s Treatment to Manasa and Shiva’s Attraction to Manasa

I think there needs to be more sources to prove this story true, especially those from Hindu scholars not western ones, as those are more reliable. Lord Shiva is considered Mahadev, God of the gods, and is known for his devotion towards his wife, Devi Parvathi, who is Adi Shakti hereself, the primordial power of the universe. If Manasa was Lord Shiva’s daughter, he would 1) be able to sense that, and 2) never take her as a concubine because of his devotion towards his wife and basic morals. The only time he acted out of such devotion, is when he met Mohini, Lord Vishnu’s female avatar in which they had a son, Swami Ayyppan together. And even if Manasa was his concubine, Devi Parvati is Adi Shakti herself, she would never act in such a way according to Hindu scriptures. Curse Manasa? Possibly. But kick her, blind her, and ruin her wedding night? I think that’s a stretch. I can believe that Manasa is the daughter of Shiva. From what I was always taught she was blessed to Vasuki by Shiva when he wanted a sister, but she is commonly considered Rishi Kashyap’s daughter as mentioned in the article. Someone please help me understand the story better, or provide sources to prove it correct, (preferably Hindu scholars). The story does not line up with Hindu morals and such. Thank you!

P.S. When I’m saying I prefer Hindu scholars over Western ones, I’m not hating against any religion or belief, I’m simply saying that Hindu scholars are more accurate as they are more connected to the religion and beliefs than other scholars. Just wanted to clarify this. 104.230.12.92 (talk) 22:26, 7 April 2023 (UTC)[reply]