‘Snakes or Nagas have always occupied a significant position in Hindu mythology and religious rites. The cobra is taken to be the symbol of the Nagas. Nag Panchami is the Hindu festival celebrated in India to worship the snakes.The village of Shirale in Maharashtra is famous for its unique traditions observed during the festival.Nag Panchami is celebrated on the fifth day (panchami) in shukla paksha (bright half, after the new moon) in the month of Shravan. This falls in July or August.
Benefits
‘On the day of Nag Panchami, buy a pair of Nag-Nagin from a snake charmer and free the person from the snake charmer in a forest. It is believed that by doing this Kaal Sarp Dosh ends.
On the day of Nag Panchami, worship of Kaal Sarp Dosh Shanti should be done. After worship, a pair of serpent made of silver should be floated in water. Apart from this, to get rid of Kaal Sarp Dosh, you can buy coal of your own weight and float it in water on the day of Nag Panchami.
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Dakshina | |
Pujan Samagri | |
Fruits/sweets and Flowers | Additional |
Travel Charges | Additional |