Festival guide 3166
Nag Panchami
Nag Panchami is dedicated to the worship of serpent deities (Nagas). Snakes hold a sacred place in Hindu mythology — Shiva wears Vasuki around his neck, and Vishnu rests on Shesha Naga. Celebrated across India, especially in rural areas.
When to read
Tuesday, 23 August 3166
Central timing
Puja Muhurat
Festival length
Single-day observance
Coming next
416340 days until the observance begins.
Start with the story
Understand the observance before you open the schedule
Nag Panchami is best read by understanding the central window, then the local custom around it.
Observed on
Tuesday, 23 August 3166
Primary window
Puja Muhurat
Festival length
Single-day observance
Festival Significance
Why this observance stays alive in memory
Nag Panchami is dedicated to the worship of serpent deities (Nagas). Snakes hold a sacred place in Hindu mythology — Shiva wears Vasuki around his neck, and Vishnu rests on Shesha Naga. Celebrated across India, especially in rural areas.
Ritual path
Rituals
Draw snake images on walls or worship live or metal snake idols. Offer milk, turmeric, flowers, and rice. Do not dig the earth on this day. Visit Naga temples.
How to approach it
Festival rhythm
Read the timing first, then the central ritual, then the local context to understand how the observance feels on the ground.
