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Nag Panchamai
August 9, 2024
Naga Panchami is a traditional day of worship dedicated to snakes (nagas) observed by Hindus, Jains, and Buddhists in India, Nepal, and other countries where these religious adherents live. Here are some key points about Nag Panchami:
- Date and Significance:
- Rituals and Worship:
- Families offer reverential baths to serpent deities made of silver, stone, wood, or paintings. Milk is commonly used for the ritual.
- Live snakes, especially cobras, are also worshipped, often with the assistance of snake charmers1.
- Legends:
- According to Hindu Puranas, the serpent race (Naga) originated from the daughters of Prajapati Daksha—Kadru and Vinata. Kadru gave birth to the Nagas, while Vinata gave birth to Aruna (the charioteer of the sun god) and Garuda (the carrier of Vishnu)1.
- Naga Panchami is also celebrated as a day to honor the mystical symbolism of snakes, representing virility and kundalini energy1.
So, Nag Panchami is a day to acknowledge and seek blessings from these fascinating creatures that play a significant role in Hindu mythology


