New Delhi: The day of Nag Panchami is considered very important. This day is dedicated to the worship of Nag Dev. According to the Hindu calendar, this festival is celebrated every year on the fifth day of Shukla Paksha of Shravan month. This year it is being celebrated on 09 August i.e. today. It is believed that performing Puja as per rituals on this day brings security and prosperity.

Along with this, happiness comes in life, so let us know some important things related to this fast (Nag Panchami 2024).

Auspicious Yoga

According to the Hindu calendar, Siddhi Yoga will remain on Nag Panchami till 01:46 pm. On this occasion, Bav and Balav Karan Yoga are also being formed. Along with this, Shivavas Yoga is being formed on this auspicious occasion. Worshiping during this time will bring auspicious results. Also, the fruits are doubled.

Snake God Mantra

ॐ Sarpaya Namah

May all the serpents on earth be pleased with me

ॐ Bhujangeshaya विद्महे, Sarparajaya धीमहि।

Method of worship of Nag Dev

On the day of Nag Panchami, wake up in the morning and take a bath. Wear clean clothes and make cow dung snakes on both sides of your main door. Along with this, clean the puja room. Then install the idol of Nag Dev on an altar. Offer him curd, milk, durva, flowers, kusha, fragrance, akshat etc.

Offer fruits, sweets etc. Chant Vedic mantras. Recite the Nagpanchami story. Finally, do the Aarti of the snake deity. Ask for forgiveness for any mistake made during the puja. Avoid tamasic things.