Do you know, after Diwali there is another Diwali? Know what is Nag Diwali and why is it so special:

News India Live, Digital Desk: We all celebrate Diwali, light lamps, eat sweets. But do you know that exactly 15 days after Badi Diwali, another Diwali is celebrated, which is ‘Naag Diwali’ They say? This is a very unique and special festival, about which very few people know.

So let us know today what this Nag Diwali is, why we celebrate it and what effect it has on our lives.

When will Nag Diwali 2025 be celebrated?

According to the Hindu calendar, this festival is celebrated every year on the fifth day of Shukla Paksha of Margashirsha month. In the year 2025, this special day 10 November, Monday Will have to.

Why celebrate this festival?

This festival is dedicated to snakes i.e. Nagas. In Hindu religion, snakes have been given the status of a deity, not just a living being. He is considered the protector of the underworld. On this day, mainly Ashtanagas, i.e. eight super powerful snakes, are worshipped, so that there is no fear of snake bite throughout the year and there is happiness and peace in life.

There is another special thing about this day. It is associated with both Lord Shiva and Vishnu. Since snakes are the necklace of Lord Shiva and the bed of Lord Vishnu, worshiping them on this day brings blessings of both Shiva and Vishnu.

What special to do on this day?

• Worship of snakes: On this day, shapes of snakes are made with rangoli at the main entrance of the house. Then he is worshiped by offering turmeric, rice, flowers and milk. It is believed that this prevents evil powers from entering the house.
• Freedom from Kaalsarp Dosha: For those who have any problem related to ‘Kaalsarp Dosh’ or ‘Rahu-Ketu’ in their horoscope, this day is no less than a boon. By performing Rudrabhishek of Lord Shiva on this day, the effect of these defects reduces considerably and the obstacles in life are removed.

In short, Nag Diwali is a day of respect for nature and removing the invisible obstacles in life that we often do not understand. This teaches us that there is a need not to be afraid, but to respect every living being.