Nagh Panchami
Nagh Devta, the Snake God, is worshipped on this day by devotees of both - Lord
Vishnu and Lord Shiva's alike.
As the name suggests, this festival falls on the firth day of bright (moon) side of the
month of Shravan, considered most pure for Lord Shiva's devotion.
We observe Nagh Panchmi - in honour of the Nagh Devta whose significance is
known in many ways:
rituals along with some modern day cultural and social significance.
It is believed it was on this day also, that Lord Krishna battled with a giant Nagh in
Yamuna River because the Snake God used to terrorise devotees around Vrindavan
and Mathura - the birth place for Lord Krishna.
In parts of India, it is considered divine to pray to the Nagh Devta on this day by
offering milk, honey, ghee, water, rice and bananas on this day - especially near
Shiva Lingams.
Also, suggested on this day is recite Sanskrit mantras and aarti of Nagh Devta on
this day to seek his blessings near River Ganges.
Bhavishya Puran, one of 18 holy Purans, states that men from all walks bathe in
rivers around India on this day and make offerings whilst asking for protection for
families from the Nagh Devta.
On the auspicious day of this festival, Hindus are encouraged to bathe before
sunrise, do japa, prayer, sing bhajans and recite Nagh Devtas mantras and aarti.
Farmers also ask for protection of their land from the Nagh Devta on this day as this
day also marks the beginning of harvest season.
The following mantras can be recited on this day:
1. Om Sri Nagh Devaye Namah
2. Om Sri Seshaye Namah
3.Om Namastu Sarpo Bhau
4. Ye ke cha prithvi manu ye antriche - ye divi tebhau sarpo bhau namo namah
For all other Mantras, Chalisas and devotional songs please check the Bhakti and Puja webpage on this site
Vishnu and Lord Shiva's alike.
As the name suggests, this festival falls on the firth day of bright (moon) side of the
month of Shravan, considered most pure for Lord Shiva's devotion.
We observe Nagh Panchmi - in honour of the Nagh Devta whose significance is
known in many ways:
- Seshnagha - the snake with six hoods assisting Lord Vishnu;
- The Devta who holds the whole universe (prithvi or mother earth) on its head (and often believed that when he shakes his head, earthquakes happen);
- The Devta who rests around Lord Shiva's ornamental neck.
- The Devta, once known as Kaliya was chased from Yamuna River by Sri Krishna due to harassment of Lord Krishna's devotees around the area.
- The Devta is worshipped in male and female form during bhumi (prithvi or mother earth) puja before start of construction of new buildings.
rituals along with some modern day cultural and social significance.
It is believed it was on this day also, that Lord Krishna battled with a giant Nagh in
Yamuna River because the Snake God used to terrorise devotees around Vrindavan
and Mathura - the birth place for Lord Krishna.
In parts of India, it is considered divine to pray to the Nagh Devta on this day by
offering milk, honey, ghee, water, rice and bananas on this day - especially near
Shiva Lingams.
Also, suggested on this day is recite Sanskrit mantras and aarti of Nagh Devta on
this day to seek his blessings near River Ganges.
Bhavishya Puran, one of 18 holy Purans, states that men from all walks bathe in
rivers around India on this day and make offerings whilst asking for protection for
families from the Nagh Devta.
On the auspicious day of this festival, Hindus are encouraged to bathe before
sunrise, do japa, prayer, sing bhajans and recite Nagh Devtas mantras and aarti.
Farmers also ask for protection of their land from the Nagh Devta on this day as this
day also marks the beginning of harvest season.
The following mantras can be recited on this day:
1. Om Sri Nagh Devaye Namah
2. Om Sri Seshaye Namah
3.Om Namastu Sarpo Bhau
4. Ye ke cha prithvi manu ye antriche - ye divi tebhau sarpo bhau namo namah
For all other Mantras, Chalisas and devotional songs please check the Bhakti and Puja webpage on this site
