Nag Panchami 2026 Observed on August 17 with Rituals and Puja Muhurat
Nag Panchami 2026 will be observed on August 17, coinciding with Sawan Somwar, making it an auspicious day for worshipping Nag Devta and Lord Shiva. The festival falls on the fifth day of the Shukla Paksha in the month of Shravan, with puja muhurat from 5:51 am to 8:29 am. Devotees perform rituals such as offering milk to snakes, abhishekam of Lord Shiva, chanting mantras, and making charitable offerings. The day also emphasizes respect for snakes and wildlife conservation.
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