Nag Panchami is an auspicious Hindu Festival! It is the sacred time dedicated to the snakes with the utmost respect, which they justify by the fact that they are the protectors of the mysteries of life and the ones who give fertility, power, and wealth to it.
On this consecrated Tuesday, deepen your faith with these sincere rites:
1. Worship the Nag Devta: Commence with a puja thali of sanctified milk, honey, turmeric, rice, and flowers. While lighting a diya and incense, roll your prayers to a serpent idol, image of Vasuki (Lord Shiva’s companion), or any symbol of Nag Devta.
2. Offer Milk Devotionally: Don’t milk snakes, milk the idols, or the pictures instead. It is a symbol of respect; consequently, it ensures that safety is maintained for both you and nature.
3. Rangoli Blessings: Decorate your doorstep with a Rangoli of snakes made with rice flour and bright colours, bringing good things and divine powers inside your house.
4. Observe a Sacred Fast: For purification of the body and proper alignment of the cosmic rhythms within your spirit, choose the right fast for you—milk, fruits, or complete abstinence.
Great Tip
To get the blessing of Lord Shiva, – At your home, perform abhishekam to the Shiv Ling with panchamruth, and chant ” Om Namaha Shivaya “ 108 times,
5. Chant Mantras: Call upon the great powers with Nag Devta stotras or the Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra that is continuous and nature-vibrating, that makes evildoers run and good powers rise.
6. Visit a Shiva or Nag Temple: Receive your blessings at a nearby temple. In case you are in Nagpur, don’t forget to see the Nagoba temple, a temple full of bright and cheerful devotion all day.
Great Tip
Nagpanchami is a perfect day to overcome Kalsarp Dosha. Recite Sarpasuktam at a temple or home and offer flowers to lord shiva.
7. Respect Mother Earth: Do not dig, plough, or disturb soil in any way, respect the hidden realms where snakes may live silently.
8. Practice Ahimsa (Non-Violence): Don’t destroy snakes in the name of your celebration; instead, protect them from being frightened. Other people need to understand their role in the context of nature.
9. Offer Bhiksha & Dana: Offer food to needy people. Charity on Nag Panchami is said to help remove the accumulated bad karma.
10. Listen to Sacred Tales: Experience again the episodes of Krishna and Kaliya Naag, the ones that show the victory of faith, protection, and divine justice.
Hang the Nag Panchami festival in the most beautiful way possible through love, honour, and receptiveness to the ancient blessings. Be one with Nature. Show great respect to all creatures. Get ready to be protected by God.
Sarpa Devata Sharanam Gacchami!
