When Nag Panchami is going to celebrate in 2024?
The beginning of Nag Panchami: According to the Hindu calendar, this year in the month of Shravan, the festival of Nag Panchami will be celebrate on Friday, 9th August 2024. The auspicious time (Shubh Muhurat) for Nag Panchami Puja typically falls during the Panchami Tithi (fifth day of the lunar fortnight), which starts on the previous day and continues on Nag Panchami day. The exact time for performing the Puja will vary based on your location, as it depends on the sunrise and sunset timings.
On this day, people worship the deity of serpents in their homes. In Hinduism, the tradition of worshiping serpent deities has been followed since ancient times. It is believe that worshiping the serpent deity on the day of Nag Panchami fulfills one’s desires. Several mythological stories are prevalent regarding the celebration of Nag Panchami. It is believed that the festival of Nag Panchami started based on these stories.
The stories you’ve shared are rich in mythological significance and explain the origins of the Nag Panchami festival, celebrated in reverence to serpents. Here’s a brief overview of the three tales:
Samudra Manthan and the Curse of the Serpents:
During the churning of the ocean (Samudra Manthan), the serpents disobeyed their mother and were cursed to be burned in King Janamejaya’s Yajna. However, Sage Astika, on the advice of Brahmaji, saved them by pouring milk over them, leading to the festival of Nag Panchami.
Vasuki as the Churning Rope:
In another version of the Samudra Manthan, Vasuki, the serpent king, used as a rope. The gods held his tail, while the demons held his head. The poison that emerged and lord Shiva consumed that poison first, who held it in his throat to save the realms. The emergence of Amrit and the subsequent celebration of immortality also tie into the celebration of Nag Panchami.
Lord Krishna and the Defeat of Kaliya:
On the fifth day of the Shukla Paksha in the month of Shravan, Lord Krishna defeated the serpent Kaliya, saving the people of Vrindavan. This act of divine intervention is commemorated on Nag Panchami, with Krishna also being known as ‘Nathaiya.’
These stories highlight the deep cultural and religious roots of Nag Panchami, blending elements of protection, salvation, and divine power.
Tithi and date for Nag Panchami
Start- 9 August 2024- 12.36Am
End- 10 August 2024- 3.13AM
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