When Is Nag Panchami 2026? Know Date, Muhurat And More About The Day That Falls In The Month Of Shravan
· Free Press Journal
Nag Panchami is a traditional Hindu festival dedicated to the worship of Nag Devtas (serpent deities). In 2026, Nag Panchami will be observed in the month of Shravan, on Monday, August 17, 2026. The day is celebrated on the fifth day (Panchami) of the Shukla Paksha and it holds deep religious and cultural significance, especially in India and Nepal.
About Nag Panchami
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The festival is rooted in ancient traditions where snakes are seen as symbols of fertility, protection, and rebirth. Hindus believe that worshipping serpents on this day brings protection from snakebites and ensures prosperity and well-being in the household. In many scriptures, Lord Shiva is depicted with a snake around his neck, and Lord Vishnu is shown resting on the divine serpent Sheshnag, which highlights the sacred connection.
17th August 2026 (Monday) - Nag Panchami
— Drik Panchang (@drikpanchang) August 16, 2026
Nag Panchami Puja Muhurat - 05:51 AM to 08:29 AM (New Delhi)
Panchami Tithi Begins - 04:52 PM on Aug 16, 2026
Panchami Tithi Ends - 05:00 PM on Aug 17, 2026
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Muhurat of Nag Panchami 2026
According to the Drik Panchang, the auspicious day will be observed on Monday, August 11, 2026.
Panchami Tithi Begins - 04:52 PM on Aug 16, 2026
Panchami Tithi Ends - 05:00 PM on Aug 17, 2026
Nag Panchami rituals
On Nag Panchami, devotees wake up early, take a holy bath, and visit temples where idols or images of snakes are worshipped. In some places, real snakes are offered milk, sweets, turmeric, and flowers. Clay or silver serpent idols are also worshipped at home. Mantras such as “Om Namah Shivaya” and other Nag Devta chants are recited with devotion. People often draw images of serpents at the entrance of their houses with turmeric or red vermilion as a symbol of protection. In rural areas, especially in Maharashtra and Karnataka, folk dances and songs add to the festive vibe.
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— Anu Satheesh (@AnuSatheesh5) August 16, 2026
Mannarasala Nagaraja temple is an ancient temple dedicated to Nagaraja. Parashurama after doing severe tapasya did Prathishta of Nagaraja here.
Childless couples visit here and do a ritual called "Uruli Kamizhthal" and Amma will give them… pic.twitter.com/CIlTKQOXpU
Cultural importance
Nag Panchami also reflects the harmony between nature and humans. It teaches reverence for all living beings and reminds us of the power and grace of nature’s forces. This day is not only a celebration of faith but also an expression of gratitude toward creatures often feared yet respected in Indian mythology.