Nag Panchami 2025 will be celebrated on Tuesday, 29 July, with great devotion and reverence across India. This sacred festival, dedicated to Lord Shiva’s beloved snake deities, holds a special place in Sanatan Dharma. Falling in the holy month of Sawan, Nag Panchami is believed to bring peace, prosperity, and protection from doshas when observed with faith.
Nag Panchami 2025 Date and Tithi
- Festival Date: Tuesday, 29 July 2025
- Panchami Tithi Begins: 28 July at 11:24 PM
- Panchami Tithi Ends: 30 July at 12:46 AM
- Celebration Day (Udaya Tithi): 29 July
Shubh Yogas on Nag Panchami 2025
According to Drik Panchang, several auspicious yogas will form on this day, enhancing the spiritual significance of the festival:
- Ravi Yoga
- Shiva Yoga
- Siddha Yoga
- Budhaditya Yoga
The Worship of 12 Snake Deities
On Nag Panchami, devotees worship twelve sacred snake deities, considered powerful protectors in Hinduism. The twelve nagas are:
Ananta, Vasuki, Shesh, Padma, Kambal, Karkotaka, Ashvatara, Dhritarashtra, Shankhpal, Kaliya, Takshak, and Pingal.
Snakes are offered prayers, milk, flowers, and special offerings as a mark of respect.
Spiritual Significance of Nag Panchami
- Removes Kaal Sarp Dosh and Nag Dosh
- Protects the family from snakebites and misfortunes
- Brings peace, health, and prosperity
- Honors Lord Shiva and his serpent Vasuki
- Grants spiritual blessings and relief from fear and diseases
Nag Panchami 2025 Puja Vidhi
To perform the puja, devotees should:
- Take a holy bath early in the morning and wear clean clothes.
- In the home temple or a nearby Nag Devta temple, offer:
- Milk, water, flowers, roli, sandalwood, jaggery, and lava (puffed rice).
- Recite the Nag Panchami Mantra: “Sarve Nagah Priyanta Me Ye Kechit Prithvitale… Teshu Sarveshu Vai Namah.”
- Offer sweet dishes and perform aarti.
- Conclude by pasting a picture of the snake deity on the main door and offering milk and lava.
Tradition of Offering Milk
A long-standing custom on Nag Panchami is offering milk to snakes, symbolizing gratitude and devotion. This ritual is believed to invoke divine blessings and ensure protection from all adversities.
