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Snake earrings of India
Their social, religious and symbolical context

Fig. 25: Cobras are the foremost worshipped snakes in India. They are the only serpents
known to build a real nest. Their conspicuous rings on the hoods are believed to
be imprint's of Krishna's feet

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