- By Kashish Rai
- Fri, 09 Aug 2024 10:17 AM (IST)
- Source:JND
Nag Panchami 2024: In the Hindu Calendar, the sacred festival of Nag Panchami or Nagula Panchami is celebrated on the fifth day of the bright half of the lunar month of Shravan, typically falling in July or August. This ancient festival honours the revered serpent beings of Hindu mythology, who are believed to possess celestial powers. On this auspicious day, devotees perform the Nag puja, offering sacred items like milk, flowers, honey, and vermilion to the snakes, seeking their blessings and protection. Through this worship, followers aim to appease the serpent deities and invoke their divine grace. This year, Nag Panchami is being observed on 9th August 2024.
Nag Panchami 2024: Date And Time
- Nag Panchami 2024 Date: 9th August 2024
- Panchami Tithi Begins: 12:36 AM, 9th August 2024
- Panchami Tithi Ends: 03:13 AM, 10th August 2024
Nag Panchami 2024: Shubh Muhurat For Puja
The Shubh Muhurat of Nag Panchami Puja has been determined to be between 05:47 AM and 08:27 AM on 9th August 2024, spanning a duration of 2 hours and 40 minutes. Devotees are advised to conduct their worship and rituals within this designated timeframe to maximise the spiritual benefits of this sacred festival.
Nag Panchami 2024: Significance Of This Sacred Festival
In the Hindu faith, all aspects of nature, including creatures, plants, and even inanimate objects, are revered as embodiments of the divine. The ancient sages have infused deep spiritual significance into various prayers and festivals, fostering a profound connection between humans and the natural world. Among these, the festival of Nag Panchami holds great importance, celebrated on the fifth day following the new moon in the month of Shravan, and in some regions, on the fifth day after the full moon in Ashadh. This sacred day is also known as Manasa Devi Ashtanga Puja, where devotees worship the serpent goddess Manasa Devi and the eight nagas (serpents).
In Punjab, the festival is referred to as Guga-Navami, where devotees create a massive serpent effigy from flour and offer worship. This day also commemorates Lord Krishna's triumph over the serpent Kaliya, symbolising the victory of good over evil. Unmarried women observe a fast and perform Nag Panchami Vrat and Puja, offering food to snakes, believing it will bring them suitable husbands and protection from snake bites.
Nag Panchami is considered an auspicious occasion to perform Naga Puja in Shiva temples and conduct Kaal Sarp Dosh Nivaran Puja, seeking to appease the serpent deities and invoke their blessings. Through this festival, devotees acknowledge the significance of snakes in Hindu mythology and their role in maintaining the delicate balance of nature. By worshipping the serpent, humans express gratitude for the vital ecosystem services they provide and seek harmony with the natural world.
On the auspicious occasion of Naag Panchami, encountering a snake or having a vision of one is deemed highly propitious. This is because snakes are revered as embodied manifestations of power and solar energy, symbolizing strength, vitality, and divine radiance. (Image Source: Freepik)
Nag Panchami 2024: Puja Vidhi Of This Sacred Festival
On the auspicious day of Nag Panchami, devotees begin by purifying themselves through a sacred bath, followed by visits to temples and snake pits within the temple premises to pay reverence to the revered Nagas. Observing a fast on this day is a significant aspect of the festivities, as devotees seek to appease the Snake God and invoke divine blessings. By offering prayers to the serpent deities, individuals can overcome their deep-seated fears of snakes and serpents, while also seeking protection from various evils and malevolent forces.
To maximise the benefits of this sacred day, devotees are advised to refrain from digging the earth for farming or any other purpose, as this is considered taboo. Instead, they offer worship to ant hills and snake pits by pouring milk, a symbol of purity and reverence.
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During Nag Panchami, devotees also perform Naga Puja in temples, seeking to appease the serpent gods and mitigate the negative effects of Naga Dosha. In addition to these rituals, devotees adhere to a strict dietary regimen, abstaining from fried foods and consuming only boiled and steamed offerings. This simple yet profound act of devotion is believed to bring solace, peace, and prosperity to those who observe this sacred festival with sincerity and devotion.
(Disclaimer: This is based on general public information. Jagran English does not confirm its veracity. Before adopting any measures, consult an expert in the relevant field.)
