Nag Pancham : Nag Panchami is a day devoted to the Nag Devta or the snake god in the Hindu tradition. Every year, this day is celebrated during the auspicious month of Sawan, according to the Hindu calendar. This year, Nag Panchami is on August 21st. It’s an important day for the devotees of Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu. These gods, in Hindu mythology, are associated with snake — Lord Shiva is seen with a snake coiled around his neck while Lord Vishnu is known to use the snake or Sheshnag as his vehicle.
Nag Panchami Puja
Offering milk to the snake god is the main ritual on Nag Panchami. It is a belief among the people that offerings to the Nag Devta on this day save their families from any evil. Many observe fasts and feed the poor to mark this day. Some devotees also make snake idols at home with clay. Flowers and milk are offered to the idols and placed near snake holes or burrows. Houses are decorated with rangoli on Nag Panchami.
On Nag Panchami, devotees take bath in the morning and then create an image of Nag Devta using with clay or cow dung on the door of the house. Then durva, kusha and flowers are offered to the Nag Devta. The main cuisine for Nag Panchami is everything milk-based, from kheer to sweets, which is then offered to the deity. Some of the snake gods that people in India pray to on Nag Panchami are Ananta, Shesha, Vasuki, Kambala, Padma, and Kaliya.
Nag Panchami Mythology
The snake god finds mention in several Hindu scriptures. Lord Shiva’s snake Vasuki is mentioned in many scriptures where it played a vital role during the Samudra Manthan or the episode of churning nectar from the ocean.
In another tale, a deadly snake was found poisoning the waters of the Yamuna river. This troubled the Brijwasis (people living in Brij, now in Uttar Pradesh). To alleviate their suffering, Krishna (an avatar of Lord Vishnu) defeated the snake and forced it to take back its poison from the river. Thereafter, Krishna blessed it that whoever should pray and offer milk to the snake god, they would be protected from the evil.
Nag Panchami Quotes and Wishes
May Lord Shiva protect you from all evil and gives you the strength to follow the path of truth and honesty. Wishing you and your family Happy Nag Panchami!
By offering milk to Nag Devta, one gets the blessings of the Lord above and the ultimate protection. Wishing that the Lord showers you with the same love and affection.
May this day bring fortune, success and courage for you. I pray to Lord Shiva and you get all the happiness that you deserve! Happy Nag Panchami!
The auspicious festival of Nag Panchami is finally here. On this day make a wish with an open heart. The Lord will grant you all everything that your heart wants. Happy Nag Panchami!
On this sacred festival of Naag Panchami, I wish your life be a blissful paradise and may Lord Shiva guide and protect you from all kinds of dangers! Happy Nag Panchami!
May Lord Shiva bless you all with lots of happiness and prosperity! Wishing you all a very Happy Nag Panchami!
May Lord Shiva bless you with strength and prosperity all on the auspicious occasion of Nag Panchami. Happy Nag Panchami!
May Lord Shiva shower his blessings upon all of you on this auspicious day. May he protect you from all danger and give you the strength to fight evil. Subha Nag Panchami.
Celebrate the auspicious day of Nag Panchami with joy and help people understand the values of Lord Shiva! Happy Nag Panchami.
May Lord Shiva bless you with strength and prosperity all on the auspicious occasion of Nag Panchami. Happy Nag Panchami!
May Lord Shiva shower his blessings upon all of you on this auspicious day. May he protect you from all danger and give you the strength to fight evil. Subha Nag Panchami.
Celebrate the auspicious day of Nag Panchami with joy and help people understand the values of Lord Shiva! Happy Nag Panchami!
I wish the glory of Shiva Shankar uplift your soul and banish all your troubles. Happy Nag Panchami!
May Nag Devta bless you with prosperity and happiness! Subh Nag Panchami!
Om Namah Shivaya, Om Namah Shivaya- On this auspicious festival chant the name of Lord Shiva and the Lord above will remove all the obstacles of your life. Happy Nag Panchami!
May Lord Shiva protect you from all evil and gives you the strength to follow the path of truth and honesty. Wishing you and your family Happy Nag Panchami!
By offering milk to Nag Devta, one gets the blessings of the Lord above and the ultimate protection. Wishing that the Lord showers you with the same love and affection.