Similarly, on the auspicious occasion of Vat Purnima, the married women offer prayers and worship to the Banyan tree. A cow is given the title of a â€˜Motherâ€™ and is worshipped. In Hinduism, a cow is highly venerated and is often referred to as â€˜Gau mataâ€™. Since the beginning, the Hindu culture has always tried to establish a warm bond with animals, birds, trees, plants and natural herbs. Whereas, in the Northern part of India, the festival of Nag Panchami would be celebrated on the Monday, Augin Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan. This year, Nagpanchami will be celebrated on the Monday, Augin the state of Maharashtra, Gujrat and Tamil Nadu according to the Amavasyant Calendar which is mainly followed by people living in the Eastern and Southern states of our country. (Meaning: Vasuki, Takshaka, Kaliya, Manibhadrak, Airavata, Dhritarashtra, Karkotaka and Dhananjaya - these give fearlessness to beings.) About Nag Panchami 2023 Vasuki: Takshaschaiva Kaliyo Manibhadrakah.Īiravato Dhritarashtra: Karkotakadhananjay.Įtebhayam prayachhanti praninam pranajeevinam. Given below is a small prayer which is recited to venerate the Ashta (eight) Naag (snakes) Devotees perform Naag Puja of the Ashta Naag devtas. Many people gather around the snake charmer and even offer milk to the snake and worship it. These shake charmers make the snake dance by playing an instrument called pungi. On this auspicious day one can also witness snake charmers in many places of the country with bamboo baskets in which real snakes are kept. Devotees perform the traditional ritual of Holy bathing the divine idol of Snake Lord. On this day, the Snake Lord is worshipped. Nagpanchami is one of the most popular festivals which is celebrated with great devotion and enthusiasm by the Hindus.

Hindu Deities are mostly associated with an animal as Vahan or vehicle, and these Vahans are respected and worshipped by Hindus. Worshipping nature, animals are part of Hindu philosophy. It is a special day of worshipping Snakes by the Hindus. The term Panchami means the fifth day of either the waxing Moon (Shukla Paksha) or waning Moon (Krishna Paksha), in the Lunar cycle with each phase lasting for 15 days. The term 'Nag' means Serpent/snake/Cobra. They worship the Nag Devta (the Lord of Serpents), in temples and also sometimes visit Snake pits/holes and offer milk to them. On this day women pray for the well-being of their brothers and families.

It is celebrated two days after Hariyali Teej.

As per the Gregorian calendar, Nag Panchami falls in July or August. Naga Panchami (Monday, August 21, 2023) is observed on the Shukla Paksha Panchami during the Hindu calendar month of Savan or Shravan. Information About Nag Panchami 2023: Date, Story, Significance, Puja Vidhi, Katha, & Nag Panchami Mantra What is Nag Panchami?

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