Worship of snake deities. Offer milk to Nag idols.
Nag Panchami, which falls in the monsoon month of Shravan, is the day to honour the Nag Devta, the divine serpents of Hindu tradition. Serpents hold a special place in our faith: Lord Shiva wears the snake Vasuki around his neck, Lord Vishnu rests on the great serpent Shesha, and Lord Krishna danced upon the hood of Kaliya. Worshipping the Nagas on this day is a way of honouring this sacred bond and seeking their protection.
On Nag Panchami, devotees visit snake shrines or draw images of serpents at home and offer them milk, water, flowers and sweets. People pray to be kept safe from snake bites and from the doshas linked to serpents in astrology, and for the health and prosperity of the family. The monsoon, when snakes come out of flooded burrows, is a fitting time to remember and respect these creatures rather than fear them.
Nag Panchami 2026 is on Monday, 17 August 2026, in the holy month of Shravan.
Devotees worship the Nag Devta by visiting snake shrines or drawing serpent images at home, offering milk, water, flowers and sweets, and praying for protection and the wellbeing of the family.
Serpents are deeply connected to the gods: Shiva wears Vasuki, Vishnu rests on Shesha, and Krishna subdued Kaliya. Nag Panchami honours this sacred bond and seeks the protection and blessings of the serpent gods.