In Hinduism, the serpent god is considered the god of water and food. The festival of Nag Panchami is celebrated with great pomp on the fifth day of Shukla Paksha in Sawan. On this day, the serpent god is worshipped with rituals. It is believed that Lord Shankar is pleased with the worship of Nag Panchami and the person attains happiness and prosperity. Let us know about the importance and traditions of Nag Panchami.
This year Nag Panchami is being celebrated on 09 August. The auspicious time for the puja is from 05:47 pm to 08:27 pm. Worshiping the snake god during this time gives special benefits.
In Hinduism, there is a tradition of making the figure of the snake god on the main door of the house on the day of Nag Panchami since ancient times. Cow dung is used for this. It is believed that doing so brings auspiciousness in the house and there is no fear of snakes. Making the figure of a snake from cow dung and worshipping it brings positive energy in the house and all the family members get happiness and peace.
The snake deity adorns Mahadev's neck, so on this day Lord Shiva and Mother Parvati are also worshiped along with the snake deity. It is believed that worshiping Shiv Shakti along with the snake deity on the day of Nag Panchami brings prosperity in the house and the blessings of Lord Shiva remain. The importance of the snake deity as Lord Shiva's ornament is unique and worshiping him removes the obstacles in a person's life.
On the day of Nag Panchami, make a shape of the snake deity from cow dung on the main entrance of the house and offer turmeric, sandalwood and flowers on it. After this, light incense and perform the aarti of the snake deity. Offer milk, rice, sweets and flowers in the puja. During the puja, meditate on Lord Shiva and Mother Parvati and pray to them for happiness and prosperity. After the puja, listen to the story of the snake deity and observe a fast.
The festival of Nag Panchami has been an integral part of Indian culture for centuries. On this day, there is special importance of worshipping the snake god because it gives a person happiness, peace and prosperity in life. By pleasing the snake god, there is always happiness and peace in the house and there is no fear of snakes. By fasting on this day, a person also gets special fruits.
According to Bhopal resident astrologer and Vastu consultant Pandit Hitendra Kumar Sharma, worshiping the snake god on the day of Nag Panchami brings happiness and prosperity in the house. By making the shape of a snake from cow dung and worshiping it, all the members of the family get auspicious results and the problems in life are removed. On this special festival of Nag Panchami, worship the snake god and get the blessings of Lord Shiva and make your life happy. The festival of Nag Panchami is an important part of our religious and cultural traditions. By worshiping the snake god on this day, we can bring happiness, peace and prosperity in our life. By following the traditions and worship methods of this festival, we can get the blessings of Lord Shiva and the snake god. Come, on this Nag Panchami, let us all worship the snake god together and make our life happy.
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