Nag Panchami 2022: Counted amongst one of the most important days in the Hindu culture, Nag Panchami takes place on the fifth day of Shukla Paksha of Sawan month. According to astrological beliefs, the lord of Panchami Tithi aka Nag Devta is worshipped on this day. For those unversed, worshipping snakes on this day holds a great significance. This year Nag Panchami will take place on August 2nd, 2022 ie Tuesday. Just in case you wish to know more details like date, time, shubh muhurat, puja vidhi, puja mantra and the festival's relation with Lord Krishna, read below!
Why is Nag worshipped on Nag Panchami?
Nag Panchami is celebrated by worshipping the Nag Devta. Doing this is auspicious as it helps in getting rid of Kaal Sarp Dosha in the horoscope. Along with this, donating to the needy on this day is also considered beneficial.
Nag Panchami 2022 Shubh Muhurta:
On the day of Nag Panchami, the auspicious time of worship will be from 05:42 am to 08:24 am. The duration of the worship is 2 hours and 41 minutes.
Relation of Nag Panchami and Shri Krishna:
According to mythology, Kansane sent a serpent named Kaliya to kill Lord Krishna while he was playing with his friends. He first troubled the villagers. People were shocked. One day when Lord Krishna was playing his ball fell into the river. When they came down to the river to bring him, Kaliya attacked them.
Seeing it, Kaliya's life came upon her. Kalia apologized to Lord Krishna and promised never to harm the villagers. The victory of Balakrishna over Kaliya Nag is celebrated as Nag Panchami.
Nag Panchami 2021: History and Significance
Snakes are considered to be auspicious according to Hindu religious beliefs. It is believed that the prayers offered on Nag Panchami reach the serpent Gods. Live snakes are worshipped on this day as people consider them the representatives of serpent Gods. There are many serpent Gods, however, the following 12 are worshipped on Nag Panchami.
- Ananta
- Vasuki
- Shesha
- Padma
- Kambala
- Karkotaka
- Ashvatara
- Dhritarashtra
- Shankhapala
- Kaliya
- Takshaka
- Pingala
