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The occasion of Nag panchami 2023 is celebrated in India with full devotion and dedication to the lord of Snakes. Nag panchami is celebrated in the Shravan month’s shukla paksha. On Nag panchami devotees feed milk to the snakes and snakes are worshipped on this day. The holy festival of Nag panchami represents the milk offered to snakes and women worship the serpent god.
On the day of Nag Panchami 2023 women worship the Serpent god and pray for the safety of their families. In Garuda Purana, it is mentioned that the idol of Nag should be worshipped on Nag panchami on both sides of the house. Nag is the lord of panchami tithi as per astrology. The Lord of snakes Sheshnag is worshipped in Nag panchami 2023.
Nag panchami 2023 falls in the month of monsoon and during Shravan which is considered the most auspicious. Nag panchami will be observed this year on 21 August 2023 according to Hindu panchang.
To know more about the Nag panchami 2023, rituals, history, date and time, and how we celebrate the festival of Nag panchami 2023. Read the complete blog to have a detailed description of it.
Nag panchami 2023 is observed during the Shravan month on Shukla paksha. After hariyali teej generally, Nag panchami comes two days after it. As Shravan month falls in July or August hence Nag panchami falls in July-August month as well according to the English calendar.
To celebrate Nag panchami women worship Nag devta and feed milk to the snakes on the day. For the wellness and safety of family members, women also pray to the Lord of snakes. The tradition of Nag panchami is to offer prayers and worship to the God of the serpent throughout India by Hindus.
There are some specific days to celebrate Nag panchami 2023 mentioned in the Hindu calendar. In Shravan month panchami tithi is considered auspicious to appease the Snake God. One of those significant days is Nag panchami which falls in the Shravan month’s Shukla paksha.
According to belief, pleasing Snakes is the way to reach the serpent God (Sheshnag). However, the live snakes are worshiped by the devotee which is considered representative of the Serpent Gods worshiped and revered in Hinduism.
Hence many serpent gods are worshipped by the Hindus throughout India, among of them twelve snakes are offered worship on Nag panchami 2023 puja:
The mantra is chanted by the people and pandit to worship the snakes on Nag panchami follows:
On Nag panchami there are many stories based. One of the stories, if we talk about it, follows: once there was a farmer who lived in a state who had one daughter and two sons. One day due to running the plow the snake’s children were crushed and died.
In the search for revenge for the murder of a child, the snake kept mourning at first and went to kill the farmer. The snake that night bites the farmer, his wife, and both boys but when he arrives to bite the daughter of a farmer. She placed a bowl of milk and started apologizing by folding her hands in front of the serpent.
This made the Serpent delighted by the farmer’s daughter and raised her parents and brothers alive. The day was shukla paksha of Shravan month. Since then every year on this day Serpent is worshipped and the day is dedicated to ignoring the wrath of the serpent. Hence the tradition of Nag panchami started.
As seen by the numerous references to snakes in Indian scriptures like the Agni Purana and Narada Purana, etc., snakes retain a special place in Hindu culture. There are various myths surrounding Nag Panchami, and one of them is told in the Mahabharata. In this myth, Lord Kashyapa, the son of Lord Brahma, marries Kadru and Vinata, the daughters of King Prajapati. Kadru is thought to have given birth to the Naga race, in whose memory the celebration of Nag Panchami subsequently developed. In contrast, Vinata gave birth to Aruna and Garuda, who later served as the Sun God’s charioteer.
A different myth dates back to the reign of Lord Krishna. The myth claims that when Lord Krishna was a young child, the enormous serpent Kaliya attacked him. Then, Krishna leaped onto Kaliya’s several heads and started dancing. Kaliya quickly started vomiting blood as a result, and she also started to go unconscious. When his wives saw this, they came and begged Lord Krishna not to kill him. Finally, he expressed his regret to Lord Krishna and vowed to stop disturbing people.
On this day, they worship the Nagalok Lord. Several nations around the world, including our neighbouring Nepal, commemorate it in addition to India. When we hear the name of the snake, we immediately feel afraid. Additionally, the Snake is seen as a direct form of Kaal.
On Nag Panchami, however, worshipping the snake dispels all anxieties. People who worship the snake god offer milk to him on the day of Nag Panchami. At the same time, a snake image is often produced or placed at the front of the house in several locations.
Besides, women adore Nag as their brother on Nag Panchami. The explanation is contained in the Nag Panchami narrative. It is also beneficial to worship Lord Shiva on this day. It is believed that Mahadev’s worship in the month of Sawan is more significant. Additionally, it is thought that you should fast on Panchami for a year, or twelve months if someone in your home has passed away as a result of a snake bite. As a result, there won’t ever be a need for snake fear.
Nag Devta temples can be found throughout our nation, notably in Maharashtra and Karnataka, where devotees can pay special homage to the god Naga Panchami. Serpents are also said to be protected during this celebration. This motivates us to protect snakes from rogue trade, in which they are either illegally traded to foreign areas or murdered for a variety of causes.
Nag panchami 2023 will be observed on 21 August. The fifth day of the bright half of Shravan month is the day to celebrate Nag panchami. Snake is the lord of the fifth Hindu date according to astrology thus snakes are worshipped on this day.
The muhurat to observe the Nag panchami is as follows:
Generally, Nag panchami is observed on shukla paksha during the Shravan month and as per the tradition this is also conducted during Chaitra shukla panchami or Bhadrapada shukla panchami in several regions. In some places, this festival is celebrated in krishna paksha, and this varies from region to region.
The festival’s eight snakes are revered as its deities. As a result, they are worshipped today. Anant, Vasuki, Padma, Mahapadma, Takshak, Kuleer, Karkata, and Shankha are their names. On Chaturthi, have one meal, and then on Panchami, observe a fast. After ending the fast on Panchami, dinner is permitted.
Set the snake image or earthen idol on the wooden stool for Puja. Present rice, flowers, vermillion, turmeric, and them to Nag Devta. Next, offer the raw milk, ghee, and sugar concoction to the Nag Devta who is seated on the stool.
After the Puja Ritual is complete, conduct the Snake God Aarti. You can also provide a snake charmer with donations and make an offering of milk to the snake. Worshippers should listen and recite the Nag panchami katha at the end.
Numerous rites are observed on Nag Panchami. Women leave a snake sculpture made of cow dung at the door on this day. Kusha grass, milk, akshat, and sandalwood are served to the snake after prayer. Special options include ladoos, kheer, and boiled vermicelli (Sevai). Worshipping the snakes of Chamatkar Pur is said to grant all wishes. On this day, milk is liberally used in the delicacies made at home.
Particularly important are these celebrations in Gujarat and Ujjain, two regions of India. During Naga Panchami, tens of thousands of worshippers swarm the Mahakaleshwar Mandir in Ujjain. Milk is used to bathe and worship Sheshnag idols. On this day, people pray for liberation and paradise.
There are some interesting facts about Nag panchami you should know. In Hinduism performing Nag panchami is the general ritual. On this day plowing the earth and cutting shrubs are not allowed. Also to ensure that no snakes should be harmed or killed.
This way makes people aware to respect and embrace all creatures made by God. As well it is advised to not use any iron utensils in the kitchen on Nag panchami.
Furthermore, gaining protection from snakes is the most obvious justification for celebrating Nag Panchami. In the month of Shravan, there is a lot of rain. Rising water levels drive snakes from their burrows. They might nip at people to defend themselves. Therefore, snakes are fed milk on this day. It is thought that snakes retain memories of the people they interact with. The goal of the entire practice is to appease the snakes and stop an assault.
Naga Panchami is a holiday celebrated in Southern India to enhance the relationship between a brother and a sister. On this day, sisters apply milk or ghee (clarified butter) to their brothers’ backs, spines, and navels. The goal of doing this is to shield the brother from future adversity.
Accordingly, the love and strength between brother and sister could be signified by rubbing the milk.
Another story of Nag panchami is about Samundra Manthan. As we all know that Lord Shiva drank the poison released from Samundra Manthan. And some of the drops of poisons fell on the ground and were consumed by snakes. Hence this is also the reason to observe Nag panchami and snakes are worshipped.
In the Hindu culture, Nag panchami is the auspicious and significant ritual performed to worship the serpent gods. The tradition of Nag Panchami has been observed for decades. During the celebration of Nag panchami devotees offer snake idols, pictures, flowers, and most milk to the god of snakes or live snakes.
Even though the ceremony is conducted annually, performing it under the direction of a qualified pandit would make it even more auspicious for you and your family. Through their qualified and experienced pandits, 99Pandit, a prominent puja service, assists individuals in doing rituals and puja during Nag Panchami. To bring the graces and prosperity you seek home, speak with the professionals.
Q. What is Nag Panchami Puja?
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Nag panchami is celebrated in the Shravan month’s shukla paksha. On Nag panchami devotees feed milk to the snakes and snakes are worshipped on this day. The holy festival of Nag panchami represents the milk offered to snakes and women worship the serpent god.
Q. When is Nag panchami in 2023?
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In 2023, Nag panchami will be observed on 21 August. The fifth day of the bright half of Shravan month is the day to celebrate Nag panchami.
Q. Which legend is associated with Nag panchami?
A. According to the Hindu myths surrounding Nag Panchami, one of them is told in the Mahabharata. In this myth, Lord Kashyapa, the son of Lord Brahma, marries Kadru and Vinata, the daughters of King Prajapati. Kadru is thought to have given birth to the Naga race, in whose memory the celebration of Nag Panchami subsequently developed. In contrast, Vinata gave birth to Aruna and Garuda, who later served as the Sun God’s charioteer.
Q. What things are prohibited on Nag panchami?
A. On Nag panchami puja day ploughing the earth and cutting shrubs are not allowed. Also to ensure that no snakes should be harmed or killed. As well it is advised to not use any iron utensils in the kitchen on Nag panchami.
Q. What items did women offer to God snakes on Nag panchami?
A. Kusha grass, milk, akshat, and sandalwood are served to the snake after prayer. Special options include ladoos, kheer, and boiled vermicelli (Sevai).
