- By Kashish Rai
- Tue, 29 Jul 2025 10:17 AM (IST)
- Source:JND
Nag Panchami 2025, observed on the fifth day (Panchami tithi) of the bright fortnight in the month of Shravan, carries deep spiritual meaning in Hindu tradition. This sacred festival is devoted to honouring serpent deities, or Nagas, who are believed to hold divine powers and dwell across both earthly and spiritual realms. Devotees visit snake temples and sacred anthills, offering milk, flowers and prayers to seek protection from negativity, blessings of fertility and ancestral harmony. The day reflects a heartfelt respect for nature’s rhythms and life’s delicate balance. Nag Panchami reminds us of the sacred bond between humans, nature and unseen energies. This year, Nag Panchami falls on 29th July 2025.
Check out all the significant details about the date, time, significance and rituals associated with this sacred day below:
Nag Panchami 2025: Date And Time
- Nag Panchami 2025 Date: 29th July 2025, Tuesday
- Panchami Tithi Begins: 11:24 PM, 28th July 2025
- Panchami Tithi Ends: 12:46 AM, 30th July 2025
Nag Panchami 2025: Shubh Muhurat
The Shubh Muhurat to perform Puja on Nag Panchami 2025 is from 05:41 AM to 08:23 AM, 29th July 2025.
Nag Panchami 2025: Significance
Nag Panchami carries profound spiritual and cultural value, especially in India’s rural heartlands. On this sacred day, devotees offer milk and flowers at snake temples or near natural serpent dwellings, believing these rituals protect them from snakebites and other negative forces. It is also a time to pray for prosperity, fertility and the well-being of the family. The rituals reflect deep-rooted traditions that highlight the respectful coexistence between humans and nature’s mysterious forces.
In Hindu beliefs, worshipping Nagas represents a bond with powerful cosmic energies. Serpents are regarded as guardians of water sources, ancestors and hidden treasures. Ancient texts like the Mahabharata and the Puranas mention revered serpent deities such as Sheshnag, Vasuki and Takshaka. Through traditional offerings and heartfelt prayers, devotees honour these divine beings who embody both protection and awe. Naga worship beautifully teaches us to live in harmony with nature and to respect all forms of life.
Nag Panchami celebrates serpent deities, symbolising nature’s power, protection and spiritual harmony. Devotees offer milk and prayers with deep reverence. (Image Source: Freepik)
Nag Panchami 2025: Puja Vidhi
On the day of Nag Panchami, devotees wake up early, bathe, and begin preparations for the sacred rituals. The main focus is to honour the serpent deities, especially Nag Devta, through offerings and prayers. In many households, images or clay idols of snakes are placed on doorways, walls, or in temples. People draw snake figures using sandalwood paste or cow dung on the walls and offer milk, sweets, turmeric and flowers while chanting mantras to seek protection and blessings.
Visiting temples dedicated to snake gods, such as the Nag temples in South India or anthills in rural areas, is an important ritual. Devotees pour milk over snake idols or into snake holes, believing it pleases the Nagas. In some regions, women observe fasts and tie threads around the banyan tree while praying for their family's well-being and fertility. Traditional songs and folk stories surrounding snake legends are also recited during the rituals.
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Another key aspect of the Nag Panchami celebration is the avoidance of digging the earth on this day. It is believed that disturbing the soil may harm hidden snakes or anthills, which are considered sacred. Devotees also refrain from cooking fried or spicy food, instead preparing simple offerings like kheer or sweets made with jaggery and milk. These rituals, passed down through generations, reflect a deep cultural reverence for nature and an acknowledgement of the unseen spiritual forces that protect life.
(Disclaimer: This content includes advice providing generic information only. It is in no way a substitute for qualified spiritual or astrological opinion. Always consult a specialist for more information before adopting any measures.)