Nag Panchami 2023 Among all the great, rich traditions of Indian festivals, Nag Panchami has the minimum connection with nature, mythology, or religious practice. It is a festival of darshan of the Nag Devta (snake deities), who hold a unique place in the Hindu religion. Each year, people from all over India enter worshiping the serpents through the process of prayers, oblations, and rituals.
Nag Panchami 2023 was observed with complete dedication because the day turned out to be a highly auspicious day for protection against snake bites, breaking family curses, and obtaining blessings for good health and prosperity. Astroeshop’s guidance and puja kit helped in conducting the puja in its classical form, as dictated by centuries of convention and precise astrological timing.
When is Nag Panchami 2023 observed?
Nag Panchami is on the Shukla Paksha Panchami (fifth day of the bright half of the moon) of Shravan month each year in the Hindu calendar. Nag Panchami was celebrated on:
- Date: Monday, 21st August 2023
- Puja Muhurta: 05:53 AM to 08:30 AM (IST) – Muhurta time slightly differs for different places.
- Panchami Tithi Begins: 02:47 PM on 20th August 2023
- Panchami Tithi Ends: 12:21 PM on 21st August 2023
Astrologers suggest doing the puja during dawn hours on Panchami Tithi as the serpent energy is said to be most favourable and welcoming. Astroeshop gave accurate muhurat advice to believers so that they can gain the maximum spiritual gain.
Meaning of Nag Panchami
Nag Panchami serpent god puja is not a ritual but a combination of nature worship, ancestor worship, and devotion adoration.
Spiritual Protection
Snakes are called custodians of concealed riches and custodians of justice in Hindu society. It is believed that worship of Nag Devta protects the devotees from snake bites and bad luck.
Eradiation of Kaal Sarp Dosh
Nag Panchami is thought to be an astrologically suitable day to perform remedies for Kaal Sarp Dosh, an astral position which is renowned to cause delay, hurdles, and mental miseries.
Relationship with Nature
The festival is reflective of Indian traditional respect for nature, where the snakes are part of nature and entitled to protection, not excessive worship.
Mythological Legends of Nag Panchami
Some legends provide significance to the significance of Nag Panchami.
The History of Lord Krishna
Bhagavata Purana tells us that teenage Krishna had defeated the serpent Kaliya, who had polluted the Yamuna River. Krishna danced on the heads of Kaliya and drove him out, purifying the river. Nag Panchami is being celebrated as a remembrance of this triumph of good over evil.
The Mahabharata Reference
Janamejaya, as mentioned in the Mahabharata, had carried out a successful snake sacrifice (Sarpa Satra) to slay his father Parikshit’s killer with a snakebite. Sage Astika stopped the sacrifice midway on the Panchami Tithi, and hence the serpent race was save. The day is thus being celebrate as man’s victory over the snake and harmony between man and the snake.
The Manasa Devi Worship
In Assam and Bengal, Nag Panchami is link to the puja of Goddess Manasa, a serpent goddess who bestows fertility, good health, and protection against poisonous creatures upon her followers.
- Procedure of Worship on Nag Panchami Day: Vidhi for Nag Panchami Puja
- Performed every day to get the blessings of God.
- Preparation before the Puja
- Maintain the home clean in the early morning.
- Take a bath with clean clothes and wear new clothes.
- Select a place or altar on which to put the idol or image of Nag Devta.
Materials Required for Puja
Astroeshop offers pre-packaged Nag Panchami Puja Kits, which include:
- Idol or image of Nag Devta
- Raw milk and water for Abhishek
- Turmeric, sandalwood paste, vermillion
- Bilva leaves, flowers, and akshat (unbroken rice)
- Incense sticks and lamp (diya)
- Offerings such as sweets and fruits
Step-by-Step Procedure of Puja
Invocation – Start by lighting the incense sticks and lamp.
Abhishek – Bathe the idol or photo of Nag Devta with raw milk mixed with the Ganga Jal.
Offerings – Put turmeric, sandalwood paste, Bilva leaves, Some Fruits, and flowers in front of the god.
Mantra Chanting – Chant the Nag Panchami mantra:
- “Om Kurma Vahanaaya Namah” or “Om Namah Sarpa Rajaya”.
- Aarti – Perform aarti with devotion, ringing the bell and singing songs in praise of Nag Devta.
- Prasad Distribution – Distribution of food and prasad to family members and neighbours.
Different Nag Panchami Mantras to chant
Recitation on this day is an effective method to foster spiritual bonding:
Main Nag Panchami Mantra:
“Om Sarpa Rajya Namah”
Kaal Sarp Dosh Nivaran Mantra:
“Om Namah Shivaya” 108 times
Manasa Devi Mantra:
“Om Manasa Deviyay Namah”
Astroeshop’s energised Rudraksha malas are ideal for recitation, deriving maximum spiritual benefits.
Astrological Benefits of Worshipping on Nag Panchami
Nag Panchami, according to Astrology, is an extremely favourable day:
- Eradicates Kaal Sarp Dosh and Rahu-Ketu problems.
- Lessens worry and suspicion about enemies or concealed danger.
- Enhances career and wealth by removing karmic hurdles.
- Offers a present to infertile couples.
Customise solutions for Nag Panchami are provided by professional astrologers at Astroeshop according to individual horoscopes, so rituals are coordinate with planetary phases.
Regional Differences in Celebration
- Although the philosophy of Nag Panchami remains uniform throughout the world, rituals vary in India.
- Maharashtra & Karnataka: Women draw snakes on walls and then apply kumkum and turmeric over them.
- Bihar & Uttar Pradesh: Nag Devta idols are made at home and in temples.
- Bengal & Assam: Manasa Devi devotion is prevalent, with folk songs and oblations.
- South India: Individuals go to anthills and offer milk to snakes directly.
Why Astroeshop for Nag Panchami?
Astroeshop tries to preserve original traditions and offer rituals to its followers all over the globe. On this occasion of Nag Panchami 2023, we offered:
- Activated images and images of Nag Devta
- 100% genuine and natural puja kits
- Astrology consultancy for Kaal Sarp Dosh rectification
- Online puja services by trained priests
- Indian Express shipping to facilitate worship on time
- All Astroeshop items are spiritually purified and consecrated to give the highest possible energy for your puja.
Nag Panchami is not a worship of the snake; it’s a coexistence of human and nature festival, a cosmic equilibrium vow made by superhuman energies. By rituals of toil or keeping Nag Panchami alive with devotion and proper rituals, the believers can prevent planetary pains, get protection, and usher in prosperity.
Astroeshop’s authentic, charged and charged puja kits and expert astrology advice, you can make your Nag Panchami celebration heart-nourishing and grounded in the best possible muhurta. Whether it is safeguarding you from unseen maladies, dissolving karmic hurdles, or imparting benedictions on your kith and kin, Nag Panchami provides divine latitude for tapping cosmic energy.
