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Nag Panchami

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Nag Panchami

Why it is celebrated

Nag Panchami falls on the fifth day of the bright half of Sawan. On this day the serpent deities are worshipped: Shiv ji wears a serpent around his neck, and Bhagwan Vishnu rests on Sheshnag. The day also carries a message of respect for nature and every living being.

The story

Near Gokul, in the Yamuna river, lived a venomous serpent named Kaliya. His poison had made the river water toxic. The trees on the bank were drying up, and the cowherds were afraid to let their cows drink there.

One day little Krishna was playing with his friends when their ball fell into the Yamuna. Krishna jumped into the river to fetch it, and there he came face to face with Kaliya. Kaliya tried to coil around him, but Krishna climbed onto his hoods and began to dance, playing his flute.

At last Kaliya's pride was broken. His wives folded their hands and begged Krishna for mercy. Krishna forgave Kaliya and told him to leave the Yamuna and go to the island of Ramanaka in the sea, so that the river could become clean again.

Kaliya bowed and left, and the Yamuna's water became pure once more. Some traditions link this event with Sawan Shukla Panchami.

Puja vidhi

  1. Bathe in the morning and draw a serpent on the wall or door with turmeric, sandalwood or red ochre, or keep a clay or metal serpent idol.
  2. Offer water, milk, turmeric, roli, akshat and flowers to the serpent deity. Offer milk only to the idol or drawing; never feed milk to a live snake.
  3. Worship Shiv ji and chant 'Om Namah Shivaya'.
  4. Listen to the Nag Panchami katha and pray for your family's wellbeing.
  5. Many homes avoid digging the earth, using the tava, frying or cutting vegetables today; follow your family's custom and do not harm any living creature.

Food

Kheer, milk sweets and steamed dishes, such as the turmeric-leaf patoli of the Konkan.

Wishes to send

  • Happy Nag Panchami! May the blessings of Bholenath and the Nag Devta stay with your family.

  • On this holy Panchami of Sawan, may your home be full of peace and happiness. Greetings on Nag Panchami.

  • Respect for nature and every creature is the lesson of this festival. Nag Panchami wishes to you.

  • Pranam to the Nag Devta whom Shiv wears around his neck. Happy Nag Panchami. Har Har Mahadev!

  • Like Kanha dancing on Kaliya, may your heart rise above every fear. Warm Nag Panchami wishes.

  • May this day of Sawan rain and devotion to Shiv be a blessed one for you. Happy Nag Panchami.

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