Nag Panchami-Overview
Nag Panchami is a day when Hindus, Jains, and Buddhists in India, Nepal, and other places where Hindu, Jain, and Buddhist devotees live, traditionally worship Nagas or snakes. According to the Hindu calendar, the ceremony is performed on the fifth day of the bright half of the Shravana lunar month (July/August). A Nag or serpent god made of silver, stone, wood, or a picture of snakes is reverently bathed in milk as part of the celebrations, and their blessings are asked for the family’s well-being. On this day, live snakes, particularly cobras are also worshipped.
Nag Panchami Date and Time
Nag Panchami date: August 2, 2022
Muhurat for Nag Panchami Puja: 05:42 AM to 08:24 PM
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The story behind Nag Panchmi
Indian classics like the Mahabharata, Agni Purana, Skanda Purana, and Narada Purana provide information on the history of Nagas and glorify snake worship.
Janamejaya, the son of King Parikshita of the Kuru dynasty, was carrying out a snake sacrifice, known as a Sarpa Satra, in the Mahabharata epic to exact revenge for the death of his father at the hands of the snake king Takshaka.
A group of highly knowledgeable Brahmin sages began the fire sacrifice to kill all snakes in the world in a special fireplace (yagna Kunda) that had been built for the purpose. All snakes were falling into the Yagna Kunda (sacrificial fire pit) as a result of the sacrifice made in Janamejaya’s presence.
When the priests discovered that only Takshaka, who had bit and slain Parikshita, had fled to Indra’s Swarga in search of his protection, the sages increased the pace and power of their mantra recitation in an effort to bring both Takshaka and Indra to the altar fire.
Takshaka had wrapped himself around Indra, but the yagna’s energy was so great that it dragged both Takshaka and Indra toward the sacrificial fire. The gods were alarmed by this and pleaded with Manasadevi to step in and end the issue. She then sent her son Astika to travel to the yagna’s location and ask Janamejaya to put an end to the Sarpa Satra yagna.
Janamejaya was so impressed by Astika’s mastery of all the Sastras that he allowed him to ask for a blessing. The Sarpa Satra was then halted at Astika’s request to Janamejaya. Despite being opposed by the rishis performing the yagna, the monarch gave in because he was never known to reject a boon given to a Brahmin. Indra, Takshaka, and his other snake race were saved, and the yagna was then stopped.
This day was Nadivardhini Panchami, the fifth day of the brilliant fortnight of the lunar month of Shravana during the monsoon season, and ever since then, Nag Panchami is celebrated on this day because it was the day when their lives were saved.
The Garuda Purana states that praying to snakes on this day is fortunate and will bring fortune into one’s life.
Nag Panchmi Pooja Rituals
Nagas, cobras, and snakes are worshipped on the day of Nag Panchami with milk, sweets, flowers, candles, and even sacrifices. On this day, Brahmins are fed, and fasting is observed. The devotion observed on this day is seen as a sure defence against the fear of being bitten by a snake. Real snakes are venerated, and fairs are held in numerous locations.
On this day, it is forbidden to dig in the ground because doing so could damage or kill underground snakes. Another custom involves painting a snake on the front entrance of the house. It is thought that it harnesses the grace of snakes to keep the house secure.
How to worship Nag devta on Nag Panchami at home:
- Cleanse the altar and Puja area with water or Gangajal.
- After that, put a scrap of clean and unused fabric over a wooden chowki.
- The Nag devta/Snake God idol or image should then be carefully placed on top of that chowki.
- Place a ghee or oil lamp next to the deity and light it.
- After that, bathe the idol with milk and water and present it with flowers, Dhoop, Haldi, Chandan, Akshat, Kumkum, and Naivedya.
- Close your eyes, fold your hands, and ask the snake god for his blessings.
- Next, ask for forgiveness for any mistakes you may have made throughout the puja.
- Finish the Nag Panchami pooja by making a bow before the deity.
According to Hindu mythology, snakes have long been revered as gods. Therefore, Nag Panchami is a significant day for Naga Puja.
A person who worships snakes on this day is said to be cured of their dread of snakes.
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