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In Hindu tradition, Nag Panchami is a day dedicated to the Nag Devta or Snake God. Nag Panchami is celebrated every year in the auspicious month of Sawan, according to the Hindu calendar. Nag Panchami is known to be a significant day for Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu devotees. In Hindu mythology, these gods are associated with snakes: Lord Shiva is depicted with a snake coiled around his neck, and Lord Vishnu is known to use sheshnag as his vehicle.

In 2021, Nag Panchami will be celebrated on August 12 and 13. Nag Panchami celebrations will begin on August 12 at 3.38 PM and end on August 13 at 1.44 PM. The main ritual on Nag Panchami is to offer milk to the snake god. On this day, it is believed that those who make offerings to Nag Devta protect their families from all forms of evil. Many people fast on Nag Panchami and some make idols of snakes at home. On Nag Panchami, flowers and milk are offered to the idols and placed near snake holes and burrows.

What is the puja vidhi of Nag Panchami?

On the auspicious day of Nag Panchami, devotees take a bath in the morning and paint images of Nag Devta on their front doors with clay or cow dung. The Nag Devta is then presented with kusha, durva, and flowers. On Nag Panchami, the main food is anything milk-based, which is then offered to the deity.

On Nag Panchami, Vedic astrology also recommends performing Kal Sharp Yog rituals. On this day, Hindus buy serpents made of stone, silver, or wood, and paintings depicting snakes bathing in milk are also brought.

What is the significance of Nag Panchami?

According to Vedic astrology, Nag Devta is the resident lord of Panchami Tithi, and Hindus worship the serpents on Lord Shiva's neck during Nag Panchami. Worshiping Lord Shiv along with Nag Devta on Nag Panchami, according to Hindu Mythology, removes all troubles from one's life. Serpents are revered as Gods due to various beliefs and stories. According to the Garuda Puran, worshipping snakes on the auspicious day of Nag Panchami brings prosperity and good fortune to the devotees.

What is the history of Nag Panchami?

Snake gods are mentioned in several Hindu scriptures. Lord Shiva's Snake Vasuki is mentioned in many scriptures, and it played an important role during Samudra Manthan. Another story goes that a deadly snake was discovered poisoning the waters of the Yamuna river, which caused problems for the Brijwasis. To alleviate their suffering, Lord Krishna (an avatar of Lord Vishnu) defeated the snake and forced it to take back its poison from the Yamuna River. Following that, Lord Krishna blessed anyone who prays to and offers milk to the snake god with protection from evil.

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