Nag Panchami
MarathiAlso known as: Nagashtami, Nag Panchami
Nag Panchami
About Nag Panchami
Nag Panchami is celebrated on the fifth day of the bright fortnight in Shravan (July-August). It is dedicated to the worship of serpent gods.
Women worship Nagaraja and offer milk at snake temples and anthills. The festival is observed for the protection of family members.
In Maharashtra, the festival is celebrated with great devotion at snake temples.
Vrat Vidhi & Fasting Rules
Women observe fasting and perform Nag Panchami puja for family protection.
- Wake up early and prepare the puja area.
- Offer milk and prayers at snake temples.
- Worship the Nagaraja deity for family protection.
- Distribute prasad and observe traditional rituals.
Puja Samagri & Ritual Steps
- Clean the puja area and set up the Naga deity.
- Offer milk, turmeric, and flowers to the serpent gods.
- Chant Naga mantras and perform aarti.
- Distribute prasad among devotees.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Milk is considered a pure and sacred offering. Offering it to the serpent gods is believed to please Nagaraja and ensure family protection.
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.
Recommended Pages
Comprehensive annual Hindu calendar with tithis and festivals.
Detailed month-wise view of lunar tithis and celestial events.
Marathi Panchang and festive dates for the year.
Gujarati Vikram Samvat calendar and festivals.
Telugu calendar and festive Panchangam details.
Tamil solar calendar dates and monthly Panchangam.