Nag Panchami
नाग पंचमी
Worship of serpent deities in Shravan for protection and Kaal Sarp relief.
- Date
- Mon, 17 August 2026
- Tithi
- Panchami
- Paksha
- Shukla
- Hindu Month
- Shravan
- Nakshatra
- Chitra
- Yoga
- Shubha
- Karana
- Bava
- Vikram Samvat
- VS 2083
- Muhurat
- 05:58 AM – 08:32 AM
- Duration
- 1 Day
About this observance
Milk and lotus are offered to nag devta idols and anthills; Kaal Sarp Dosh nivaran puja is highly effective today.
Importance
The most auspicious day of the year for Kaal Sarp Dosh nivaran.
History
Observed on Shravan Shukla Panchami across India.
Mythological story
Astika saved the serpent race from Janamejayas sarpa satra yagya on this day.
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