in the punjab region, it is traditional to offer sweet vermicelli to the shrines of gugga ji and sweet fried bread (mathya ()). he is worshiped in the month of bhadon especially on the ninth day of that month. gugga is meant to protect against snake bites and he is venerated in shrines known as marris. the shrines do not conform to any religion and can range from antholes to structures that resemble a sikh gurdwara or a mosque. when worshipping gugga, people bring noodles as offerings and also leave them in places where snakes reside. people perform a devotional dance while dancing on the legendary songs of bravery sung in his praise.