Naag Panchami

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About Naag Panchami

Snakes are held in high reverence by a large chunk of Hindus. It holds special significance in Hindu mythology as they are known to protect people from the wrath of evil spirits. As a festival of snakes, Naag Panchami is prominently celebrated in India with much devotion. On the occasion of Naag Panchami, devotees honor the Serpent God or Naag Devta. It is believed to be one of the most auspicious days in India. Naag Panchami is celebrated mostly in Southern India, Maharashtra, Bengal and Rajasthan. The festival falls on the fifth day of Shravan in the month of July/August. According to a common belief, the world is balanced on Shesh Naags Head (Lord Vishnu)

Significance of Naag Panchami

Naag Panchami is associated with a number of legends. One such legend centers round the story of a farmer who unintentionally killed some young serpents. It is believed that the mother of these serpents was so angry that she decided to take revenge by killing the farmer and his family. She could not however kill a little girl who happened to be worshipping the Nagas at that time. The girl’s devotion to the serpent resulted in the restoration of the lives of the farmer and his entire family. The incident subsequently gave rise to the celebration of Naag Panchami in India.

Another legend centers round the story of Lord Krishna and the terrible snake Kaliya.

Rituals and Celebrations of Naag Panchami

Naag Panchami is one of the oldest festivals in India. Women fast on this day. They celebrate the festival by drawing pictures and images of snakes on the walls of their houses. They offer milk, ghee, sweets, water and rice to the snake God and on the holes where snakes are likely to be found. The festival is celebrated in different ways and the rituals and customs varies from one place to another.

The various snake temples and Lord Shiva temples in India witness huge crowd. People come with milk, fruits and flowers. One can also see the snake charmers in various street corners of the country.

Last Updated On: 2011/07/04