Nag Panchami is a traditional worship of snakes and this day is been observed by Hindus all over the world. This important event is observed on the Shukla Paksha Panchami during the Sawan month. Nag Panchami falls in the month of July or August and in 2016 it will be celebrated on August 7. Nag Panchami is celebrated after two days of hariyali Teej which is a day where women pray for the well-being of their brothers and other family members.
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On this day, people worship Nag Devta and offer them milk. According to mythological stories, it is believed that any prayers that are offered to snakes will be directly received by God of snakes. Hence, the worship of nag devta is a compulsion. The Panchami Tithi, especially during the month of Shravan, is auspicious to worship Nag Devta. Nag Panchami observed on the Shukla Paksha Panchami during Shravan month is highly propitious.
Here we have the auspicious timings for Nag Panchami:
Nag Panchami Puja Muhurat = 06:17 to 08:50 (2 Hours 32 Mins)
Panchami Tithi Begins = 04:04 on 7th Aug
Panchami Tithi Ends – 05:58 on 8th Aug
Following this, worship the deity reciting this mantra:
1. ’Naga preeta bhavanti shantimapnoti via viboh
Sashanti lok ma sadhya modate shashttih samh’
‘Let all have divine blessings of the Snake Goddess, let all attain peace. Let all live serenely without any turmoil.’
2. अनन्तं वासुकिं शेषं पद्मनाभं च कम्बलम् |
शंखपालं धार्तराष्ट्रं तक्षकं कालियं तथा ||
There are many serpent Gods revered in Hinduism, which includes these twelve are worshiped on Nag Panchami: Ananta, Vasuki, Shesha, Padma, Kambala, Karkotaka, Ashvatara, Dhritarashtra, Shankhapala, Kaliya, Takshaka and Pingala. Devotees observe rgorous fast and this fasting period is known as Nag Chaturthi or Nagul Chavithi.
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