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Nag Panchami

Nagaraja — Serpent Gods

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Worship of serpent deities on Shravana Shukla Panchami — Nagas are honoured as protectors of the home, symbols of fertility, and guardians of underground wealth

Dates 2026–2027

August 17, 2026August 6, 2027

Mantra

ॐ नागाय नमः

Om Nagaya Namaha — I bow to the divine serpent, protector of the home and symbol of fertility

✦ Special Note

Offer fresh milk to a snake idol or image at the temple. Many devotees avoid cutting vegetables on this day as a mark of respect for all serpent life. Worshipping Nagaraja is believed to protect the family from snake bites, accidents, and misfortune. Dates per Drik Panchang (drikpanchang.com; 2026: India/UK/Australia 17 Aug, all US zones 16 Aug — verified Dallas geoname 4684888, New York 5128581, and astronomical tithi computation; 2027: all regions 6 Aug — Panchami tithi ~21:50 UTC Aug 5 → ~19:40 UTC Aug 6, prevails at sunrise in all zones, verified astronomically).

Foods Allowed

Milk (offered to snake idol or image)Fresh fruitsSatvik food — dal, rice, rotiDairy products

Foods to Avoid

Non-vegetarian foodCutting or chopping vegetables (many traditions observe no cutting on this day)Fried foodAlcohol

Meal Idea

Warm milk offered first to the Nag idol, then simple satvik dal and rice for the family

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