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In Sanatan Dharma, the holy festival of ‘Nag Panchami’ is celebrated with utmost devotion and gaiety throughout the country on the fifth day of Shukla Paksha of Shravan month. Today, on August 17, 2026, a very rare and fruitful coincidence has occurred, when this holy date of Nag Panchami falls on the third Monday of Sawan. This rare confluence of worshiping the God of Gods Mahadev and the divine neck ornament Naag Devta together has brought a miraculous opportunity for the seekers, Shiva devotees and the people suffering from Kaal Sarp Dosh or inauspicious effects of Rahu-Ketu in the birth chart.
In the scriptures, snakes are considered the lord of the underworld, the protector of underground natural wealth and a symbol of the balance of the universe. Lord Vishnu resting on the bed of Sheshnag and Lord Bholenath holding Vasuki snake around his neck shows the deep philosophical significance of expressing gratitude towards animals and every form of nature in Sanatan culture. It is believed that by worshiping the snake god properly on this day, the family gets freedom from the fear of snakes, wealth, happiness and peace reside in the house and all the ill effects of Kaalsarp Dosh are calmed down.
Auspicious time and Choghadiya of Nag Panchami 2026 puja
It is considered best to worship Nag Devta in the morning and afternoon on Shravan Shukla Panchami Tithi:
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Detail of Panchami Tithi: The effect of Panchami Tithi remains throughout the day today.
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Best time for morning puja: From 06:15 AM to 08:45 AM (Amrit and Shubh Choghadiya).
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Abhijit Muhurta (Best Time): From 11:58 AM to 12:50 PM.
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Midday and evening worship: 05:15 PM to 06:45 PM (Labh Choghadiya).
Complete and authentic list of Nag Panchami puja materials
To perform the puja properly and easily at home, collect the following puja materials in advance:
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A snake statue made of clay, silver, copper or brass or a colorful picture of the snake god.
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Raw and fresh cow milk.
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Copper or brass pot filled with holy Ganga water and pure water.
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Fresh green Durva (grass), Belpatra, Dhatura and Madar (Aak) flowers.
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Roli, kumkum, turmeric, ashtagandha and yellow-white sandalwood.
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Akshat (unbroken i.e. unbroken rice grains).
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Scented incense sticks, desi ghee lamp and camphor.
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Fresh cow dung or ocher (to make symbolic figure at the main entrance).
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Seasonal fruits (especially banana and apple), panchamrit and sweets (kheer, lassi or batashe).
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Roasted paddy slaw (kheel), vermicelli and sprouts.
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Kalava (Mauli) and Janeu.
Simple and complete worship method of Nag Devta at home (Step-by-Step Guide)
If you want to worship Nag Devta properly while staying at home, then follow this easy and scriptural method:
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Bath and resolution: Wake up early in the morning, retire from daily activities, take bath and wear pure white, yellow or orange colored Satvik clothes. After this, sit at the place of worship facing east or north and take a pledge to worship with some water, Akshat and flowers in your hand.
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Draw a snake motif at the main entrance: First of all, make a symbolic figure of Nag Devta with cow dung, ocher or turmeric-sandalwood on both sides of the main entrance of the house. Offer Durva, Akshat and some raw milk on them. This remedy keeps the house safe from evil eye and negative energy.
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Setting up the altar: Spread a red or yellow cloth on a wooden stool in the puja room. Install a metal or clay idol or picture of the snake god on it. If there is a Shivalinga in the house, then the snake deity wrapped around the Shivalinga can also be anointed simultaneously.
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Jalabhishek and Dudhbhishek: First bathe the snake god with pure water mixed with Ganges water from a copper or brass vessel. After this, with raw cow’s milk and Panchamrit. “Om Nagadevatay Namah” Consecrate while speaking. Finally, take bath again with pure water and wipe with a clean cloth.
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Makeup and Tilak: Apply tilak of turmeric, kumkum, roli and sandalwood to the snake god. Offer Kalava-shaped clothes and sacred thread to them.
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Offering flowers and offerings: Offer Belpatra, Dhatura, Madar flowers and especially green Durva, beloved of Lord Shiva. After this, offer roasted paddy lava (kheel), kheer, panchamrit and seasonal fruits.
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Dhoop, Deep and Aarti: Light the desi ghee lamp and incense sticks. Burn camphor and perform aarti with devotion to Lord Shiva and the snake god.
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Forgiveness prayer: At the end of the puja, fold your hands and ask for forgiveness for any unintentional mistake and pray for the safety, health and prosperity of all the family members.
Remember the names of these 12 major snake gods during worship.
According to Bhavishya Purana and Skanda Purana, remembering and chanting the names of the 12 major serpents of the universe on Nag Panchami destroys all fears and sins:
“Anantam Vasukin Sheshan Padmanabhan Cha Kambalam.
Shankhpalam Dhritarashtram Takshakam Kaliyam Tath.
Etani Nav Namani Naganan Cha Mahatmanam.
Study in the evening especially in the morning.
Tasya Vishbhayam Nasti is victorious everywhere.
At the time of worship, be sure to pronounce the names of these 12 divine serpents:
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infinity
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Vasuki
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Remanent
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Padmanabha
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Blanket
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conchkeeper
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Dhritarashtra
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takshak
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period
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Mahapadma
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Karkotak
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Pingal
What to do on Nag Panchami and what mistakes to avoid? (important rules)
According to religious beliefs and scriptures, doing some activities on the day of Nag Panchami is considered extremely auspicious, while some activities are strictly prohibited:
3 surefire ways to get rid of Kaalsarp Dosh and Rahu-Ketu pain
If there is inauspicious condition of Kaal Sarp Yoga, Pitra Dosh or Rahu-Ketu in your horoscope, then do these remedies today on this rare combination of Sawan Monday and Nag Panchami:
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Water flow of silver snake-serpent: Worship a pair of silver serpents ritually and after bathing them with raw milk, float them in the flowing water of a holy river.
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Mahamrityunjaya and Navnag Stotra recitation: Chant Mahamrityunjaya Mantra at least 108 times with Rudraksha rosary (“Om Trimbakam Yajamahe Sugandhi Pushtivardhanam…”) or Nag Gayatri Mantra (“Om Navkulaya Vidmahe Vishdantay Dhimahi Tanno Sarpah Prachodayat”) Chant.
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Donation of dried coconut in Shiva temple: Take a single coired dry coconut and stroke it seven times anti-clockwise from your head to toe and then float it in flowing water or offer it in an ancient Shiva temple.
This holy festival of Nag Panchami is not limited to teaching us only religious rituals, but it symbolizes the great perspective of Sanatan culture which teaches the feeling of co-existence and gratitude towards the environment, animals and every element of nature. On this auspicious day, worship Lord Naga and Devadhidev Mahadev with a true heart and free your life from all kinds of fears, obstacles and planetary defects and get the blessings of happiness and prosperity.