Ashta Nagini Sadhana: The Mystical Practice of the Eight Serpent Goddesses

Hidden deep within the mysteries of Tantra lies an esoteric and powerful path — Ashta Nagini Sadhana — the worship and attainment of the Eight Divine Serpent Maidens.
Through this rare practice, a devoted seeker can attain unimaginable prosperity, divine protection, fulfillment of desires, spiritual elevation, and even access to hidden cosmic treasures.

The Eight Naginis represent the sacred energies of the Earth, Water, Ether, and Astral realms. They are not mere mythical beings but embodiments of the primal feminine force guarding the deepest secrets of existence.

The Eight Nagini Powers (Ashta Nagini)

According to ancient Tantric and Puranic texts:

Special Instruction for Nagini Sadhana

When performing any Nagini Sadhana, the seeker must mentally visualize the Nagini in one of three forms:

• As a Mother,
• As a Sister, or
• As a Wife.

The relationship imagined determines the way the Nagini will bless and respond to the practitioner.
In this sacred visualization lies the secret to manifesting the Nagini’s benevolence.

The Powerful Nagini Mantras and Sadhana Methods

1. Anantamukhi Nagini

• Mantra:
  “Om Puh Anantamukhi Swaha.”
• Method:
  • Enter water up to the navel at a sacred Naag Bhavan (serpent sacred place).
  • Chant the mantra 8000 times.
  • After the japa, the Nagini appears. Offer her flowers on her head.
  • She fulfills desires and daily gifts eight gold coins and delicious food.

2. Shankhini Nagini

• Mantra:
  “Om Shankhini Vayumukhi Hum Hum.”
• Method:
  • Travel spiritually to the Naag realm.
  • Perform 100,000 mantra repetitions.
  • The Shankhini Nagini becomes pleased and fulfills every wish.

3. Vasukimukhi Nagini

• Mantra:
  “Om Vasukimukhi Swaha.”
• Method:
  • At night, go to a Naag sacred spot.
  • Chant the mantra 8000 times.
  • After japa, the Vasukimukhi Nagini appears and accepts the seeker as a spiritual spouse, showering wealth and divine food daily.

4. Takshakamukhi Nagini

• Mantra:
  “Om Kalajihva Yoo Swaha.”
• Method:
  • Sit in a Naag sacred place at night.
  • Perform 8000 japa repetitions.
  • The Takshakamukhi Nagini, appearing ill (symbolic of tests), asks, “Child, what do you desire?”
  • Humbly request her to become your mother.
  • She grants you rich clothes, ornaments, food, and gold coins, but you must spend the gold daily — if not, she becomes displeased and withdraws her blessings.

5. Karkotakamukhi Nagini

• Mantra:
  “Om Puh Karkotakamukhi Swaha.”
• Method:
  • On Shukla Paksha Panchami (5th lunar day of waxing moon), visit the Naag realm.
  • Offer sacrificial worship with flowers and incense.
  • Thousand Naag Maidens appear; by offering milk and asking about their welfare, they grant blessings and fulfill desires, gifting eight gold coins daily.

6. Kulirmukhi Nagini

• Mantra:
  “Om Hum Hum Purvabhoomi Mukhi Swaha.”
• Method:
  • Sit near a lake at night.
  • Chant the mantra 8000 times.
  • A beautiful Nagini appears as a sisterly presence, gifting gold and divine clothes daily.
  • Pleased, she may also bring other Naag maidens to fulfill your other desires.

7. Padminimukhi Nagini

• Mantra:
  “Om Puh Padmini Mukhi Swaha.”
• Method:
  • At a river confluence (Sangam), offer milk and food.
  • Chant 1000 mantras daily.
  • The Nagini appears daily; offer her sandalwood water.
  • She grants five gold coins daily and gifts of abundant food.

8. Mahapadminimukhi Nagini

• Mantra:
  “Om Mahapadmini Puh Swaha.”
• Method:
  • At night, sit near a sacred lake.
  • Chant 8000 mantras.
  • The Mahapadmini Nagini appears and offers all that you desire, taking the form of a divine spouse.
  • Important: You must spend all her gifted items daily, or she will become displeased.

Signs of Success in Nagini Sadhana

• Visions of serpents in dreams.
• Attraction toward water bodies and sacred caves.
• Spontaneous experiences of bliss, strength, and clairvoyance.
• Kundalini-like energy rising from the base of the spine.
• A deep, unshakable connection with the subtle realms.

Important Cautions

• This sadhana is not for casual curiosity. It demands purity, discipline, and courage.
• Always perform Nagini Sadhana under the guidance of a competent Guru.
• Disrespect, greed, or ego during sadhana can result in severe spiritual backlash.
• One must maintain humility, gratitude, and secrecy after success.

Scriptural References

• Naga Tantra (नाग तंत्र)
• Skanda Purana
• Brahmavaivarta Purana
• Agni Purana
• Kurma Purana
• Shiva Tantra Ratnakar

These texts describe the glory of Nagas, the power of their blessings, and the profound spiritual merits of serving the serpent energies.

Ashta Nagini Sadhana is not just a ritual — it is a living connection with the primal feminine forces of the universe.
It is a path of love, surrender, wisdom, and ultimately, divine transformation.

Those blessed by the Eight Nagas experience prosperity beyond imagination, protection from all evils, and a profound awakening of their higher consciousness.

May the radiant serpentine Goddesses bless all true seekers with their eternal grace!

Written by:
Acharya Sailyajit
Guardian of Ancient Mystical Traditions