Nag Panchami 2025: Nag Panchami is celebrated every year in the month of Sawan (Shravan). It falls on the fifth day of the Shukla Paksha (waxing phase) in the month of Sawan. The festival usually takes place in July or August. On this auspicious day, women worship the serpent gods and offer milk to snakes. The fifth day of the Sawan month is considered highly significant for the worship of Nag Devta (Snake God).
In 2025, the Sawan month begins on July 11 and ends on August 9. The Nag Panchami festival will be observed on July 29, 2025, which is a Tuesday.
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Nag Panchami 2025 Auspicious Time:
The auspicious time for performing the Nag Panchami rituals will be from 5:41 AM to 8:23 AM, totaling 2 hours and 43 minutes.
Nag Panchami 2025 Auspicious Yogas:
On Nag Panchami 2025, two significant yogas will prevail: Shiv Yog and Siddh Yog, which are considered particularly favorable for the worship of Nag Devta.
Nag Panchami 2025 Pujan Rituals:
- Start the day by taking a bath and making a vow to observe the fast.
- Visit a temple to offer worship to Lord Shiva by performing an abhishek (ritual bathing).
- Offer belpatra (leaves) and water to Lord Shiva.
- Worship the eight forms of the serpent (Anant, Vasuki, Padma, Mahapadma, Takshak, Kuleer, Karkat, and Shankh).
- Create representations of snakes using cow dung at the entrance of the house.
- Offer curd, rice, milk, flowers, and sweets to the snake gods.
- Chant the mantras dedicated to Nag Devta.
- Donate to the needy or give dakshina (charitable offerings) to Brahmins.
Nag Panchami is one of the prominent Hindu festivals, and on this day, women pray for the safety and well-being of their brothers and families.
Importance Of Nag Panchami:
Snakes are highly revered in Hinduism. On Nag Panchami, the worship of twelve different snakes is a key ritual. Snakes hold a special place in Hindu mythology and are often worshipped as deities. On this day, people create snake idols out of clay, paint them in various forms, and offer milk and other food items to them as a mark of reverence.
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