Nag Panchami is one of the important festivals in Hinduism and is observed on the fifth day of the Shukla Paksha, or waxing phase of the Moon, in the month of Shravan. The festival is associated with the worship of Nag Devta, or the Snake God. According to religious beliefs, offering prayers to Nag Devta, performing an abhishekam of Lord Shiva and offering milk and akshat are believed to bring relief from Kaal Sarp Dosha, fear of snakes and various obstacles in life.
The festival is also associated with several traditional puja practices and remedies. Devotees worship Lord Shiva and Nag Devta and may also observe rituals, chant mantras and make charitable offerings on the day. Here's a look at the date, puja muhurat and commonly followed remedies for Nag Panchami.
When is Nag Panchami 2026?
Nag Panchami will be observed on August 17, 2026.
According to the Vedic Panchang, the Shravan Shukla Panchami tithi begins at 4:51 pm on August 16 and remains in effect until 5 pm on August 17. Based on the Udaya Tithi, or the tithi prevailing at sunrise, the festival will be observed on August 17.
Nag Panchami 2026 puja muhurat
According to the Panchang, devotees will have 2 hours and 37 minutes of auspicious time for Nag Panchami puja.
- Puja begins: 5:51 am
- Puja muhurat: 5:51 am to 8:29 am
- Total duration: 2 hours and 37 minutes
Nag Panchami 2026 remedies
Several traditional practices are associated with Nag Panchami. According to religious beliefs, devotees can follow these rituals and remedies:
- Perform an abhishekam of Lord Shiva with water, milk and Gangajal, and chant "Om Namah Shivaya".
- Offer turmeric, kumkum, akshat, white flowers and raw milk to an idol or image of Nag Devta and perform the puja with devotion.
- Chant "Om Sarpebhyo Namah" or "Om Nagdevtaya Namah" 108 times, which is considered auspicious.
- For those who believe they have Kaal Sarp Dosha or problems associated with Rahu and Ketu in their horoscope, there is also a tradition of offering a silver serpent to the Shivling on Nag Panchami.
- Donate food grains, clothes or money to poor and needy people. Charity and acts of giving are considered particularly beneficial on this day.
For devotees, Nag Panchami is a day to offer prayers to Nag Devta and Lord Shiva with faith and devotion. Following these traditional practices is believed to bring peace, protection and positive energy into life.
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