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Goga Navami 2025, also known as Guga Naumi, is a significant Hindu festival dedicated to Lord Goga, the revered Snake God and folk deity of Northern India. Celebrated on the Krishna Paksha Navami of Bhadrapad month, Goga Navami holds immense cultural and spiritual importance in Rajasthan, Punjab, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh. Devotees worship Jahar Veer Gogaji for protection from snakes, evil forces, and misfortune, while married women pray for their children’s safety and well-being. Rooted in legends of the brave Rajput prince with divine snake-controlling powers, Goga Navami 2025 blends faith, folk traditions, and community devotion into a deeply symbolic festival. This year, Goga Navami falls on 17th August 2025.

Check out the list of date, time, significance and rituals of Goga Navami below:

Goga Navami 2025: Date And Time

- Goga Navami 2025 Date: 17th August 2025, Sunday

- Navami Tithi Begins: 9:34 PM, 16th August 2025

- Navami Tithi Ends: 7:24 AM, 17th August 2025

Goga Navami 2025: Significance

Goga Navami or Guga Naumi, holds profound significance in Hindu tradition, particularly for married women and families seeking blessings for children. On this sacred day, devotees chant Lord Goga’s name to protect children from all dangers and negative energies. Married women observe fasts and offer prayers with deep devotion, hoping for the well-being and prosperity of their offspring. Shri Gogaji Maharaj, a revered Rajputana Chouhan soldier and saint, is believed to possess extraordinary supernatural powers. His inclusive approach and dedication to serving both Hindu and Muslim communities make him a symbol of unity and spiritual protection.

The celebration of Goga Navami also reflects the rich cultural and religious heritage of India. Communities such as the Balmiki in northern India and child-seeking couples in Gujarat observe this festival during Krishna Paksha of Shravan, often known as the Noli month fast. Rituals, prayers, and traditional customs performed on Goga Navami underscore the devotion and reverence of followers towards Lord Gogaji. Observing this festival offers insights into Hindu mythology, spiritual practices, and Moksha, while puja kits available online provide an accessible way to connect with these sacred traditions.

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Goga Navami 2025 celebrates Lord Gogaji with rituals, fasting, pujas, blessings for children, snake protection, Goga Mela, and vibrant Hindu traditions across India. (Image Source: Wikimedia Commons) 

Goga Navami 2025: Rituals

Goga Navami 2025 is celebrated across India with vibrant fairs, large gatherings, and devotional ceremonies dedicated to Lord Gogaji. The highlight of these celebrations is the Goga Navami Mela, held in Hamirpur, Himachal Pradesh, regarded as the largest congregation in memory of Gogaji. Devotees bow in reverence at his feet, participate in processions, and perform traditional rituals that honour his legacy as a powerful Rajput prince with mystical abilities.

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This festival allows followers to connect deeply with Hindu religious legends, seek spiritual protection, and celebrate the enduring devotion towards Lord Gogaji. During Goga Navami, devotees observe special pujas, fasts, and offerings to safeguard their families from snakebites and negative energies. Prayers are offered for the health, prosperity, and well-being of loved ones, reflecting the festival’s spiritual and cultural significance. Families and communities engage in traditional rituals, music, and folk performances, making it a lively and sacred occasion.


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