The festival of Nag Panchami is considered special for the worship of snakes and the peace of Kalsarp Dosha. Worshipping Shiva and worshipping the symbols of snakes on this day can reduce the effect of Rahu-Ketu. In the year 2025, this festival will be celebrated on 29 July, which is the fifth day of the Shukla Paksha of Shravan month.
There has been a tradition of worshiping snakes since ancient times. According to the Puranas, Nagalok was a place where the serpents used to rule. The king there is considered to be Vasuki. Nagraj Vasuki is held by Lord Shiva around his neck. There is also a mythological mention about a weapon called Nagpash. Which used to tie the victim like a rope. It is said that Meghnath tied Lord Shriram and Lakshman with the use of serpent loop. Which was freed by Garuda, the vehicle of Lord Vishnu. It is believed that the provider of this weapon or use is Lord Shiva.
How is Nag Panchami celebrated?
Physically, there is a tradition of worshiping snakes on the day of Nag Panchami. But due to the reduced availability of snakes due to modernity, people worship the symbols of serpents. In some places, it is also believed that bread is not made in food on this day. The belief behind this is that the pan is used to make the bread. Due to the shape and color of the hood of the tawa snake, heating it on the fire on the day of Nag Panchami causes pain to the symbol of serpents. Therefore, there is a tradition of not making bread on this day. But this tradition is practiced only in a limited area of India.
It is also considered auspicious to worship Lord Shiva on the day of Nag Panchami. On this day, after bathing in the morning, perform the consecration of Shiva. If you are not able to do this, then go to the nearest Shiva temple and offer water to Shiva. The water that is to be offered to Shiva should always be taken from home. Each pagoda must have a symbol of serpents. Therefore, one can also worship the serpent.
Nag Panchami is a panacea for the Kaal Sarp Dosha
When all the planets in the horoscope are in the zodiac signs between Ketu and Rahu, then Kalsarp Yoga is formed. The result of Kalsarp Dosha should be said on the basis of houses and zodiac signs. If Rahu is in an auspicious sign and is aspected by auspicious planets, then the effect of Kaal Sarp is very less in life. Similarly, if Rahu is in the sinful sign and is seen by the malefic planets, then the Kalsarp dosha formed in such a situation is more defective. It seems to have a more negative impact on life. Nevertheless, those who have Kalsarp Dosha in any situation in their birth charts, then they must take this remedy on Nag Panchami. These people should worship snake pairs on the day of Nag Panchami. Or one should organize the worship of the symbols of the pairs of saints. Or you can also participate in the public place or temple where snakes are being worshipped. This brings peace to the Kalsarp dosha formed due to Rahu Ketu. Freeing the snakes held hostage on the day of Nag Panchami also gives freedom from the Kalsarp dosha. Measures should be taken for the peace of Kalsarp Dosha according to the person who has whatever facility is available. Because emotion is predominant in the remedy. For example, the value of a donation of one hundred rupees from a poor person will be as acceptable and effective as a lakh of rupees of a rich person.
When will Nag Panchami be celebrated?
Like some other festivals, there are many misconceptions about the date of Nag Panchami. But in most regions of India, the festival of Nag Panchami is celebrated on the fifth day of the Shukla Paksha of Shravan month. In the English year 2025, the Panchami date of the Shukla Paksha of Shravan month will begin on July 28 at 11:25 pm. But the date of sunrise is recognized only. Therefore, the festival of Nag Panchami will be celebrated on 29 July 2025 from Panchami Tithi at sunrise on 29 July 2025.