 Nag <unk> is celebrated on the fourth lunar day of the dark fortnight of the Hindu month of Kartik ( October – November ) . It commemorates the victory of Krishna over the serpent <unk> . On this occasion , a large <unk> tree ( <unk> <unk> ) branch is planted on the banks of the Ganges so that a boy , playing the role of Krishna , can jump into the river on to the effigy representing <unk> . He stands over the effigy in a dancing pose playing the flute , while an audience watches from the banks of the river or from boats . Bharat <unk> celebrates the meeting of Rama and his younger brother Bharata after the return of the former after 14 years of exile . It is celebrated during October – November , a day after the festival of <unk> . Kashi Naresh attends this festival in his regal attire . The festival attracts a large number of devotees . 
