Nag Panchami is one of the most sacred festivals in Sanatan Dharma. Dedicated to the worship of Nag Devtas (serpent deities), this festival is celebrated during the holy month of Shravan.
In Hindu tradition, snakes are not viewed merely as reptiles. They are considered divine protectors associated with Lord Shiva, Lord Vishnu, fertility, rainfall, and the balance of nature.
On this auspicious day, devotees offer prayers to Nag Devtas and seek blessings for prosperity, family well-being, protection from negative energies, and relief from planetary afflictions such as Rahu-Ketu Dosha and Kaal Sarp Dosha. According to traditional Panchang calculations, Nag Panchami 2026 will be celebrated on Monday, 17 August 2026. This year’s celebration is considered especially auspicious because it coincides with Monday, the day dedicated to Lord Shiva.
Nag Panchami 2026 Date and Muhurat
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Festival | Nag Panchami |
| Date | 17 August 2026 |
| Day | Monday |
| Tithi | Shravan Shukla Panchami |
| Recommended Puja Time | 5:51 AM to 8:29 AM |
| Associated Deities | Nag Devta and Lord Shiva |
Nag Panchami Puja Samagri
Prepare the following items before beginning the puja:
- Nag Devta idol or image
- Clean water
- Milk
- Turmeric
- Kumkum
- Akshat (uncooked rice)
- Fresh flowers
- Durva grass
- Bilva leaves
- Incense sticks
- Ghee lamp
- Panchamrit
- Fruits
- Sweets
- Prasad
Complete Nag Panchami Puja Vidhi
Step 1: Take a Holy Bath
Wake up early in the morning and take a bath before sunrise.
Wear clean clothes.
Step 2: Clean the Puja Area
Clean the puja space with water or Gangajal.
Place the idol or picture of Nag Devta on a wooden platform.
Step 3: Take the Sankalp
Offer water while taking a vow to perform the puja sincerely.
Pray for the happiness and well-being of your family.
Step 4: Offer Milk and Water
Offer milk and water to the idol of Nag Devta.
Important: Avoid feeding milk to live snakes. Modern wildlife experts and religious scholars recommend symbolic worship instead.
Step 5: Offer Flowers and Turmeric
Offer:
- Flowers
- Turmeric
- Kumkum
- Akshat
- Durva grass
Step 6: Chant the Mantras
Recite Shiva and Nag Devta mantras.
Chanting mantras 108 times is considered highly beneficial.
Step 7: Listen to the Nag Panchami Katha
Read or listen to the traditional story associated with the festival.
Step 8: Perform the Aarti
Offer incense and light a ghee lamp.
Pray for protection, prosperity, and spiritual growth.
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May Nag Devta bless your family with health, prosperity, protection, and spiritual growth.
