📅 Nag Panchami 2026 – Festival Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Festival Name | Nag Panchami |
| Date | 2 September 2026 |
| Day | Wednesday |
| Hindu Month | Bhadrapada |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha |
| Tithi | Panchami |
| Observed In | India, Nepal |
| Deities Worshipped | Nag Devta (Serpent Gods) |
🐍 What is Nag Panchami?
Nag Panchami is a sacred Hindu festival dedicated to the worship of serpent deities (Nāgas). Snakes are revered as powerful divine beings associated with Lord Shiva, Lord Vishnu, and cosmic energy (Kundalini Shakti).
On this day, devotees seek protection from:
- Snake bites
- Hidden fears and karmic doshas
- Rahu–Ketu related problems
- Ancestral and fertility issues
🌼 Religious & Spiritual Significance
- Lord Shiva wears Vasuki Nag around his neck
- Lord Vishnu rests on Sheshnag
- Nāgas symbolize fertility, rain, rebirth, and protection
- Worshipping Nag Devta balances Rahu–Ketu dosha
- Considered highly auspicious for ancestral peace and progeny
🪔 Nag Panchami Puja Vidhi (Simple Ritual)
- Wake up early and take a purifying bath
- Clean the puja area and draw a snake symbol or install Nag idol/image
- Offer:
- Milk
- Turmeric
- Flowers
- Rice
- Chant:
- Om Namah Shivaya
- Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya
- Om Nag Devtay Namah
- Avoid digging earth or harming snakes
- Seek blessings for protection and prosperity
🚫 What to Avoid on Nag Panchami
- No ploughing or digging land
- Avoid killing insects or snakes
- Avoid cutting trees
- Avoid non-vegetarian food
🧘 Astrological Importance
- Very beneficial for people suffering from:
- Sarpa Dosha
- Rahu–Ketu afflictions
- Kal Sarpa Yoga
- Remedies performed today give long-lasting relief
🙏 Benefits of Observing Nag Panchami
✔ Protection from negative energies
✔ Removal of fear and anxiety
✔ Blessings for children and fertility
✔ Peace in family and ancestral harmony
✔ Spiritual growth and inner balance
📌 Nag Panchami in Different Regions
- North India: Milk offerings at snake pits
- South India: Temple worship of serpent idols
- Maharashtra: Women perform special fasts
- Nepal: Grand rituals and snake festivals
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. Is Nag Panchami a fasting day?
Some devotees observe a partial or full fast, especially women.
Q2. Can milk be offered to snakes?
Symbolic offering is preferred. Avoid real snake feeding.
Q3. Is Nag Panchami good for Rahu–Ketu remedies?
Yes, it is one of the best days for such remedies.
Q4. Can Shiva puja be done on Nag Panchami?
Yes, Shiva puja is highly auspicious on this day.
Panchang Official