What Is The Story Behind Nag Panchami?

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According to Vedic astrology, the Nag Devta is

the resident lord of Panchami

Tithi. The serpents which are placed on the neck of Lord Shiva are worshipped by Hindus on this day. … The Hindu mythology narrates that once Kansa had sent a snake named Kaliya to kill Lord Krishna.

What is special about Naga Panchami?

On this day,

Snakes are worshipped as people across India

. Devotees find connect of snakes with Lord Shiva and hence pray the Lord to protect them from Serpents. According to Hindu Calendar, Nag Panchami is observed on the Panchami or the Fifth Day of the Shukal Paksh i.e. Lunar Period during Sawan Month.

What is the purpose of Nag Panchami?

Nag Panchami is celebrated on the fifth day in the month of shravana (July/August), according to the Hindu calendar. On this day,

women worship Nag Devta and offer milk to snakes

. Women also pray for the wellness of their brothers and family. This year, Nag Panchami will be observed on Friday, August 13, 2021.

What should not eat in Nag Panchami?

One must avoid using needles or any sharp object on the day of Nag Panchami. It is best to avoid consuming

leafy vegetables

. However, if a need arises, one must cook them without cutting. Do not harm any snakes or any other living being.

Which God is worshipped on Nag Panchami?

According to the Panchang, Sawan will be celebrated on the fifth day of Shukla Paksha of Shravan month. which falls on August 13 this year. Nag Devta is worshiped on the day of Nag Panchami.

Lord Shiva

is specially worshipped on this day.

Why we dont use pan on Nag Panchami?

It is said that on the day of Nag Panchami,

do not put an iron pan on fire

or cook food on the iron pan on this day or there may be great harm. 2. On the day of Nag Panchami, do not plough on the earth as it can kill a snake.

Is Nag Panchami auspicious?

Nag Panchami is

an auspicious and traditional Hindu festival

that is celebrated every year on the fifth day of Shukla Paksha of Sawan month. … Hindus believe that worshiping Lord Shiva along with Nag Devta eases all hardships in life.

Who is Nagdevta?

This ancient temple is thronged by pilgrims who are

devout of Hindu God Shiva

. ‘Nag’ means snake and here it refers to the snake which is carried by Shiva around his neck. The temple is most visited during the festival of ‘Nag Panchmi’.

What can you eat on Nag Panchami?

On the auspicious day, devotees throng the temples to offer milk to the Nag Devta or the snake god. The ritual is performed on the panchami tithi to keep the evil away. Several people also observe a fast on this auspicious day or they consume only

fruits, milk and light vegetarian food

.

What is Naga puja?

Naga Panchami is

a day of traditional worship of Nagas or snakes observed by Hindus

, Jains, and Buddhists throughout India, Nepal, and other countries where Hindu, Jain, and Buddhist adherents live. … That day has since been observed as Naga Panchami.

Can we drink milk on Nag Panchami?

No. Snakes are reptiles and not mammals.

Milk is not a part of their regular diet

and can even prove dangerous for their lives. The snake charmers who catch and move door to door with the cobra snakes have actually kept the snakes hungry for days.

Can we eat rice on Nag Panchami?

It is believed that rice dishes and

laddus are liked by Naaga devatha

. So people will offer varieties of dishes like halbai, kadubu, ladoo (unde), arishina ele kadubu, ellu panchakajjaya etc., The dishes or recipes prepared on Nagara panchami varies from region to region.

What should be done on Nag Panchami?


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.

What is Basant Panchami in English?

Vasant Panchami is a

festival that marks the beginning of preparations for spring season

. … For many Hindus, Vasant Panchami is the festival dedicated to goddess Saraswati who is their goddess of knowledge, language, music and all arts.

Is Vasant Panchami a national holiday?

Vasant Panchami is

a public holiday

. Government offices, schools, colleges do not operate on the day. However, at the same time, private offices are operational. Public transport also operates throughout the day but there is heavy traffic congestion during to processions at various places.

Where is Nagpanchami?

Though Nag Panchami is celebrated across the country, festivities can be majorly seen in the

state of Maharashtra

. The Battis Shirala Village near Mumbai is very famous for its Naga Panchami celebrations.

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