Naga Panchami is the day dedicated to the worship of Nag (snakes) and is observed by Hindus, Jains, and Buddhists across India. Nag Panchami is celebrated on the Shukla Paksha Panchami during the Hindu calendar month of Sawan or Shravan, which usually corresponds to July or August in the Gregorian calendar. This year, Nag Panchami 2023 will be observed on August 21. Naga Panchami is usually celebrated two days after Hariyali Teej. 'Nag' means Serpent or snake, while 'Panchami' refers to the fifth day of the waxing Moon (Shukla Paksha) or waning Moon (Krishna Paksha) in the Lunar cycle, which lasts 15 days. As we celebrate Nag Panchami 2023, here's all you need to know about Nag Panchami 2023 date, puja vidhi and all you need to know about the day dedicated to snakes. WhatsApp Stickers, Wishes, Greetings, SMS and Quotes to Celebrate Naga Panchami.

Nag Panchami 2023 Date

Nag Panchami 2023 will be observed on Monday, August 21.

Nag Panchami 2023 Puja Muhurat

Nag Panchami 2023 Puja Vidhi

As part of the Naga Panchami festivities, a Naga or serpent deity made of silver, stone, wood, or a painting is given a reverential bath with milk and their blessings are sought for the welfare of the family. Live snakes, especially cobras, are also worshipped on this day, with milk offerings with a snake charmer's assistance.

Nag Panchami 2023 Significance

Naga Panchami is a special day of worshipping snakes by the Hindus, which is marked on Panchami, the fifth day among the fifteen days of the moon's waxing and waning. On this day, women pray for the well-being of their brothers and families. As per the Gregorian calendar, Nag Panchami falls in July or August. It always falls on the fifth day of the moon's waning in the Lunar Hindu month of Shravana.

Several ancient scriptures such as Agni Purana, Skanda Purana, Narada Purana and the Mahabharata give details of the history of snakes and their worship. Several states, like Karnataka, Rajasthan and Gujarat, celebrate Naga Panchami in the same month's dark half (Krishna Paksha). On this day, women worship the Nag Devta (the Lord of Serpents) in temples.

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