There is a great coincidence of worshiping the Serpent Deity (Nag Devta) on this day in Sawan, note down the special auspicious time of only two and a half hours for the prevention of Kaal Sarp Dosh. An auspicious confluence for worshiping the Serpent Deity (Nag Devta) falls on this day during the month of Sawan; Make a note of the special two-and-a-half-hour window for remedying ‘Kaal Sarp Dosh’.

The festivals falling in the holy month of Saavan are considered to have special significance in Sanatan Dharma. The festival of ‘Nag Panchami’ (Nag Panchami 2026), which falls during this holy period of Shiva worship, is a unique confluence of faith in nature, animals and Lord Shiva. According to the Hindu calendar, the fifth day of Shukla Paksha of Sawan month is celebrated as Nag Panchami. Devotees receive special blessings by worshiping Nag Devta and Lord Shiva on this day. Especially for those people who have Kaal Sarp Dosh or Mahadasha of Rahu-Ketu in their horoscope, this day is considered to be the biggest opportunity to get relief from all the troubles. This year, let us know the exact date of Nag Panchami and what will be the most rare and auspicious time of only two and a half hours for worship.

When is Nag Panchami 2026? Note the exact date

According to the Vedic calendar, the beginning and end of the Panchami Tithi of Sawan Shukla Paksha has been determined in such a way that the devotees can worship the snake deities as per the rituals. On the day of Nag Panchami, a huge crowd of devotees gather in the famous snake temples across the country and people seek blessings of the snake god by offering milk, durva, akshat and flowers. On this auspicious occasion, especially the doors of Nagchandreshwar temple situated in Mahakaleshwar temple of Ujjain are also opened, devotees come from far and wide to have darshan.

Special time of only two and a half hours for worship

According to astrologers, the position of the planets is going to be very favorable for worship and pacification of Kaal Sarp Dosh on the day of Nag Panchami. On this day, only about two and a half hours of extremely auspicious and fruitful time is available for worship. By worshiping Lord Shiva and Nag Devta as per the rituals during this fixed time period, every wish of the seeker is fulfilled. Experts say that the people who perform Rudrabhishek or worship of Nag Devta in this special time do not face the fear of untimely death and all the obstacles coming in their life are removed.

Special remedies to get rid of Kaal Sarp Dosha and worship

For those people who have Kaal Sarp Dosh or Pitra Dosh in their horoscope, the day of Nag Panchami is no less than a boon. On this day, take bath early in the morning, wear clean clothes and offer a pair of copper or silver snake charmers in the temple. Along with this, chanting Mahamrityunjaya Mantra or ‘Om Kurubhya Namah’ is considered very beneficial. On this day, take a pledge not to harm any cobra or snake and adopt the message of protecting nature, due to which Lord Bholenath becomes very happy and blesses the lives of his devotees with happiness, peace and prosperity.