Nag Panchami 2024: These 7 snakes are worshipped on Nag Panchami, know why snakes love Sawan

Dates for Nag Panchami 2024: Nag Panchami is considered an important festival in Hinduism. On this festival which falls in the month of Sawan, the snake deity is worshipped. In the month of Sawan, Lord Shiva and his beloved snakes are worshipped. On the day of Nag Panchami, people worship the snake deity.

In the year 2024, Nag Panchami is being celebrated on the Panchami Tithi of Shukla Paksha, this festival is being celebrated today on Friday, 9 August 2024. On the day of Nag Panchami, 7 snakes are specially worshipped. The names of these 7 snakes are Sheshnag, Vasuki, Takshak, Karkotaka, Padma, Kulik, Shankh.

Worshiping these 7 snakes brings auspicious results and frees one from the fear of snakes.

Sheshnag
Sheshnag is called the king of the netherworld. It is believed that the earth rests on his hood. Sheshnag is the servant of Lord Vishnu. In the Ramayana period, Laxman is said to be the incarnation of Sheshnag, while in the Mahabharata, Balram is considered to be a part of Sheshnag. Sheshnag is the son of Kashyap Rishi’s wife Kadru. His worship has special significance on Nag Panchami.

Vasuki
Lord Shiva has worn Vasuki Naag around his neck. Vasuki Naag was made into a rope during Samudra Manthan. According to Puranas, Vasuki Naag is a very huge Naag. He is the servant of Lord Shiva, therefore, worshipping him on Nag Panchami fulfils all wishes.

Takshak
During the Mahabharata period, due to the curse of Shamik Muni, Takshak Naag bit King Parikshit. To avenge his father’s death, Parikshit’s son Janamejaya performed a yagya to destroy all the snakes. Due to the boon of Brahmaji, Aastik Muni completed this yagya and saved the lives of the snakes. This day was the fifth day of Sawan. This is the reason why the festival of Nag Panchami is celebrated on this day.

Karkotaka
Nagraj Karkotaka was a Gan of Shiva. Karkotaka Naga praised Lord Shiva to save him from the snake sacrifice of Janamejaya. There is also a tradition of worshipping Karkotaka on Nag Panchami.

Padma
It is believed that Padma Nagas used to rule the Nemish region near the Gomti river. Later they settled in Manipur, who are called Nagavanshi in Assam.

Kulik
Kulik Naag is considered to be from Brahmin clan. According to the belief, it is related to Brahma Ji.

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Shankha Nag is considered to be the most intelligent compared to other snakes.

Why do snakes love the month of Saavan?

Nag Panchami falling in the month of Sawan is considered very important. The description of the festival of Nag Panchami is found in Puranas and religious texts. It is believed that worshipping snakes on this day protects one from poisonous snakes and brings progress and prosperity in life. That is why Nag Panchami of the month of Sawan is loved by snakes and gives them joy. If you also see snakes in the month of Sawan, it means that Lord Shiva is blessing you.

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