Nag Panchami 2023: Date, Shubh muhurat, puja vidhi and significance of the auspicious festival

Nag Panchami is a traditional Hindu festival that venerates Nag Devta, the Snake God. It is observed annually during the auspicious month of Sawan.

As per the Hindu lunar calendar, Nag Panchami falls on the Panchami Tithi of Shravan, Shukla Paksha (fifth day of the waxing phase of the lunar cycle in the month of Sawan). This unique festival is dedicated to snakes, and devotees seek their blessings through worship.

This year, Nag Panchami will fall on Monday, August 21, 2023.

Nag Panchami Date, Puja Muhurat 2023

Nag Panchami Date: Monday, August 21, 2023
Panchami Tithi Begins: 12:21 am on August 21, 2023
Panchami Tithi Ends: 02:00 am on August 22, 2023
Nag Panchami Puja Muhurat: 05:53 am to 08:30 am

The Puja Muhurat for Nag Panchami 2023 falls between 05:53 AM to 08:30 AM on Monday. The Panchami Tithi of Shukla Paksha in the month of Shravan begins at 12:21 am on August 21 and concludes on August 22 at 02:01 am. The celebration of Nag Panchami is based on the Udaya Tithi and will take place on August 21st.

Nag Panchami Puja Vidhi:

The central ritual of Nag Panchami involves offering milk to the Snake God. This practice is believed to safeguard families from malevolent forces.

On the morning of Nag Panchami, devotees take a bath and craft an image of Nag Devta using clay or cow dung, placing it at their doorstep. Following this, they offer durva, kusha, and flowers to the deity. Milk-based dishes, such as kheer and sweets, comprise the primary cuisine for the occasion and are subsequently presented to the deity.

Several snake gods are revered on Nag Panchami, including Ananta, Shesha, Vasuki, Kambala, Padma, and Kaliya.