Nag Panchami 2023 Dates, Muhurat & Puja Vidhi
Nag Panchami 2023, which occurs during Saavan or the monsoon season in the Shravan month, is very fortunate. The Hindu Panchang states that the celebration will take place on August 21 this year.
Nag Panchami 2023 Dates & Muhurat
Nag Panchami 2023 – Monday, August 21, 2023
Nag Panchami 2023 Puja Muhurat – 06:05 AM to 08:39 AM
Nag Panchami 2023 Duration – 02 Hours 34 Mins
Ghatasthapana Abhijit Muhurat – 11:54 AM to 12:42 PM Duration – 00 Hours 48 Mins
Nag Panchami 2023 Tithi Start – 12:21 AM on Aug 21, 2023
Nag Panchami 2023 Tithi Ends – 02:00 AM on Aug 22, 2023
About Nag Panchami
People all around the nation commemorate this well-known Hindu holiday by worshiping serpents and snakes. The Panchami Tithi, or the fifth day of the Shukla Paksha, which is the waxing phase of the moon, falls on this auspicious day. The event is observed in accordance with the conventional Hindu Panchang during the Shravan month. The Hindu society holds this month in the highest regard, notably for the worship of the Nag Devta, or Lord of the Serpents.
This day normally follows the happy Hariyali Teej celebration by one day. On the other hand, this day occurs in either July or August according to the Gregorian calendar used in the West. On this day, women all around the nation worship the Nag Devta and give milk to snakes. In their prayers, they ask God to grant their families, particularly their brothers, health and long lives.
Significance of Nag Panchami Festival
When Takshak, the snake king, pursued Parikshit, the father of King Janamejaya, the festival of snake worshipping was first observed. Takshak ruthlessly murdered Parikshit, and in retaliation, Janamejaya orchestrated an auspicious yajna to wipe out the Naga clan as a whole. To keep the natural world in balance, the Earth requires all living things. Astika, a Brahmin, intervened to stop the yajna and inform Janamejaya about the significance of snakes. The last day of this yajna is recognized as Nag Panchami 2023 date. Since then, a spiritual puja known as Nag Panchami has been performed in remembrance of snakes.
The narrative of Lord Krishna, in which he slayed the Kaaliya Nag on this day of the Saavan month, provides additional context for this fortunate day. Because of his efforts to conserve the Gokul vaasis, the day has been observed annually ever since.
Nag Panchami Puja Vidhi
This auspicious day is very important to many individuals. Below is a thorough pooja vidhi for this holy day, which we have included to help you get the most out of this day:
• After waking up early in the morning, take a bath.
• Use holy water to sanitize the puja chamber.
• On a chowki or wooden stool, spread a fresh cloth.
• Carefully place the idol or a picture of the Snake God on it.
• To the right of the idol, light a ghee or oil candle.
• Make a promise to do the puja vidhi with the utmost earnestness (Sankalp).
• On the idol, apply Ganga Jal or holy water.
• Present the idol with Chandan, haldi, akshat, kumkum, flowers, dhoop, and naivedhyam.
• On this auspicious day, clasp your hands together and close your eyes to offer prayers to the Naag Devta.
• Perform a Kshama Yachna, which entails asking God’s pardon for your transgressions and errors throughout the puja.
To receive the blessings of the Snake God, recite the Nag Panchami mantra.
• After concluding the puja, perform aarti.
ॐ भुजंगेशाय विद्महे, सर्पराजाय धीमहि, तन्नो नागः प्रचोदयात् ।।
Astrological Significance of Nag Panchmi
In astrology, the serpent is of great significance. In Hinduism, Lord Shiva sits on a six-headed serpent known as Seshnaga while Lord Vishnu wears a snake around his neck. Each of the snakes’ coils stands for the past, present, and future in the context of time. The globe, however, is said to be balanced on the head of the Seshnaga according to Hindu religious beliefs. Therefore, snakes are relevant in many different ways. Therefore, according to conventional astrology, worshiping snakes on this day can help people who have flaws or doshas in their kundali find a resolution. Offering kheer, or cooked rice in milk, is a traditional means to placate the serpent and obtain favors.
In order to help people find respite from the Kaal sarpa dosha in their horoscope by praying to the Snake god, special pujas are conducted and fasts are followed. For a deeper understanding of the astrological influences in your life, consult an expert Astrologer Rahul Shastri Ji, the best astrologer in Jalandhar, who can provide valuable insights and guidance. Embrace the blessings of this divine festival and may it bring prosperity and joy to your life.