usually manasa is worshiped without an animal. an earthen pot, a branch tree, and/or an earthen snake image is used. manasa images are also worshiped too. she is worshiped for cure and prevention of snake bites poison. she is mostly worshiped bengal. she is worshiped in festivals like nag panchami-a snake festival. she is also worshiped in assam, a musical folk theatre that is dedicated to her myths. manasa is mainly worshiped during the rainy seasons, when snakes are mainly active.