the naga is a legendary aquatic, serpentine creature that resides in oceans, rivers, lakes or waterfalls. nagas have black scales and can grow to hundreds of feet in length . nagas are traditionally worshiped as personification of water deities and considered bringers of rain and clouds. they are guardians of temples and holy places. most kaliyatran believe that the superior god direct the actions of the nagas, and these sea serpents are honored with many titles such as the "maharaja sarpa" and the "sarpa who is god". it is commonly believed that nagas live underground cities, are capable of speech and can use their heavenly powers to control weather and assume humanoid form at will
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