Nagara Panchami

Kannada

Also known as: Nag Panchami

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Nagara Panchami

About Nagara Panchami

Nagara Panchami is celebrated on the fifth day of the bright fortnight in the month of Shravan (July-August). It is a day dedicated to the worship of serpent deities, particularly the King Cobra, who holds a special place in Hindu mythology.

On this day, devotees offer milk and turmeric to snake idols and images in temples. Women pray for the well-being of their families, especially their brothers, believing that serpent worship brings protection from snake bites and other dangers.

In Karnataka, special Nagamandals are set up in villages where traditional songs and dances are performed to honour the serpent gods. The festival reflects the deep connection between nature and human life in Indian culture.

Vrat Vidhi & Fasting Rules

Devotees observe a light fast and perform special worship of serpent deities on Nagara Panchami.

Sankalpa Mantra

Om Nagaraya Namah, I offer my prayers to the serpent deities for protection and prosperity.

Step-by-Step Fasting Procedures:

Take an early morning bath and prepare for the snake worship rituals.
Visit temples with snake idols and offer milk, turmeric, and flowers.
Avoid digging the earth or disturbing snake habitats on this day.
Prepare and distribute traditional sweets made with jaggery and coconut.

Puja Samagri & Ritual Steps

Essential Puja Samagri:

Milk and turmericFresh flowers and garlandsRice and kumkumIncense sticksBanana and coconut

Puja Procedure:

Clean the snake idol or image and place it in the puja area.
Offer milk, turmeric paste, and flowers to the serpent deity.
Chant mantras dedicated to the serpent gods.
Distribute prasad and seek blessings for protection.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: Why is milk offered to snakes on Nagara Panchami?

Offering milk to snake deities symbolizes respect and devotion to the serpent gods. It is believed to bring protection from snake bites and other dangers.

Q: Can we dig the ground on Nagara Panchami?

It is believed that one should avoid digging the earth on Nagara Panchami as it may disturb the snake habitats and is considered inauspicious.

Note: All timings are represented in 24-hour notation in local time of the selected location with DST adjustment (if applicable).

Hours which are past midnight are suffixed with next day date. In Panchang, a day starts and ends with local sunrise.