- By Prerna Targhotra
- Mon, 21 Aug 2023 07:33 AM (IST)
- Source:JND
Nag Panchami 2023: The special occasion of Nag Panchami holds great significance in the Hindu community. It is observed every year on the fifth day of Shukla Paksha of the Lunar month of Shrawan and usually falls two days after Hairyali Teej. On this special day, women pray for the well-being of their brothers and other members of the family while worshipping Nag Devta (Lord of Serpents).
Nag Panchami 2023: Shubh Muhurat
The auspicious occasion of Nag Panchami will be celebrated on August 21 (today) across the country. According to Drik Panchang, the Panchami Tithi began at 01:51 AM on Aug 21, 2023, and will end at 03:30 AM on Aug 22, 2023.
Nag Panchami Puja Muhurat - 06:05 AM to 08:36 AM
Watch the video below to know about the puja vidhi of Nag Panchami:
Nag Panchami 2023: Significance
Nag Panchami is amongst the most popular festivals celebrated with great joy and enthusiasm in the Hindu community. According to popular beliefs, any puja offered to snakes on this day would reach the serpent Gods and they would shower devotees with prosperity and happiness. This is why, people worship snakes, and offer milk to them on Nag Panchami, who are considered representatives of serpent Gods.
Nag Panchami 2023: Puja Rituals
On the auspicious occasion of Nag Panchami, devotees take a bath early morning and create an image or idol of Nag Devta with clay or cow dung. To worship the serpent Gods, devotees offer durva grass, milk, kusha and flowers to the deity. After that homemade bhog including kheer is offered to God and then distributed among family members and poor people.
Importance Of Snakes In Hinduism
According to astrology, snakes are associated with the moon nodes. The head area of the snake represents Rahu, and the tail is referred to as Ketu. If, in the natal chart of an individual, all seven houses that fall between Rahu and Ketu planet are placed in reverse order, then the individual suffers from Kal Sarp Dosha. People suffering from the hardships of Kal Sarp Dosha should observe the festival of Nag Panchami to get relief from the hurdles.