When Is Nag Panchami 2025? Date, Muhurat, Puja Vidhi, Mantra And Rituals
Nag Panchami, which is celebrated in the month of Sawan, is marked by the worship of snakes or the serpent gods.
Nag Panchami 2025: In India's cultural and religious traditions worshiping various aspects of nature has been an integral part. Various rituals, festivals and spiritual practices across India reflect the love and dedication for animals, trees, rivers, mountains and other elements of nature. Nag Panchami is one such festival dedicated to the snakes.
Nag Panchami, which is celebrated in the month of Sawan or Shraavan, is marked by the worship of snakes or the serpent gods. The festive day is celebrated by Hindus, Jains and Buddhists in many states across India and parts of Nepal.
This special day falls on the Panchami Tithi, or the fifth day, of Shukla Paksha in the Hindu month of Sawan (Shraavan). It generally falls two days after Hariyali Teej, as per the Hindu calendar.
On this day, many women pray to Nag Devta and offer milk to live snakes, while also praying for the good health and protection of their brothers and family members.
Nag Panchami 2025: Date and Shubh Muhurat
Nag Panchami 2025: Spiritual Significance
This festival holds deep religious importance, especially during the holy month of Sawan. Devotees worship serpent gods like Sheshnag and Vasuki with devotion, seeking their blessings and protection.
Many people also worship Maa Manasa Devi, who is known as the goddess of snakes, on this day, seeking protection from snakebites.
As per Hindu mythological tales, sage Kashyap and Kadru (daughter of Daksha) were the parents of all Nagas, with Sheshnag being the eldest. While many Nagas are known for their fierce nature, they are also believed to bless those who worship them sincerely.
Nag Panchami 2025: Puja Vidhi And Rituals
On this day, devotees clean their homes and temples early in the morning and begin puja (worship) by placing idols or pictures of snakes in the worship area.
Milk, honey and flowers are offered to the snake idols.
Feeding milk to snakes is seen as a sign of respect and devotion.
Many people fast on this day and visit temples dedicated to snake gods.
In some areas, people gather at snake pits or sacred spots, chant prayers and perform special rituals.
In many states, the festival often includes community events and fairs in rural areas.
Clay or wooden snake idols are also made and worshipped with great care and respect.
Nag Panchami 2025: Puja Mantra
सर्वे नागाः प्रीयन्तां मे ये केचित् पृथ्वीतले।
ये च हेलिमरीचिस्था येऽन्तरे दिवि संस्थिताः॥
ये नदीषु महानागा ये सरस्वतिगामिनः।
ये च वापीतडगेषु तेषु सर्वेषु वै नमः॥
Mantra Translation: May the snakes living on earth, in the sky, rivers, ponds and all places bless us. We bow to them.
अनन्तं वासुकिं शेषं पद्मनाभं च कम्बलम्।
शङ्ख पालं धृतराष्ट्रं तक्षकं कालियं तथा॥
एतानि नव नामानि नागानां च महात्मनाम्।
सायङ्काले पठेन्नित्यं प्रातःकाले विशेषतः।
तस्य विषभयं नास्ति सर्वत्र विजयी भवेत्॥
Mantra Translation: These are the names of nine great Nagas—Ananta, Vasuki, Shesha, Padmanabha, Kambala, Shankhapala, Dhritarashtra, Takshaka, and Kaliya. Chanting them regularly, especially in the morning, protects from evil and brings success.
Nag Panchami 2025: Story
According to Hindu mythology, King Janmajeya, the son of Parikshit, performed a huge Yagna to destroy all snakes, seeking revenge because his father was killed by the serpent Takshak.
However, revered sage Astik, son of Rishi Jaratkaru, stopped the Yagna on Shravan Shukla Panchami, saving Takshak and the other snakes.
That's why Nag Panchami is celebrated every year to mark the special occasion, seeking blessings of the serpent gods.
Nag Panchami 2025: Celebration
Nag Panchami is also celebrated with great enthusiasm in Nepal, especially in Kathmandu Valley, which was once believed to be filled with snakes.
In Ujjain, the Nag Chandreshwar Temple at Mahakaleshwar Temple opens only once a year on Nag Panchami. Devotees line up for even up to 24 hours to get a glimpse of Lord Nag Chandreshwar.
In Haridwar, thousands of devotees visit the Mansa Devi Temple, as Goddess Mansa, daughter of Lord Shiva, is also associated with snakes and protection from snakebites.
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