Nag Panchami

The holy month of Shravana holds a strong significance for the devotees of Lord Shiva and is completely dedicated to him. Devotees hold special prayers and perform various rituals to impress and seek the blessings of Lord Shiva . Since snakes hold a vital place in Hindu mythology and are closely related to Lord Shiva; a special day is dedicated to the worshiping the snakes.

The devotees offer milk, rice and perform aarti to impress Nag devta in exchange for blessing and good fortune. This day is called the Nag Panchami as it is celebrated on the fifth day after Amavasya in the month of Shravan. This year the auspicious occasion falls on the 25th July. The believers all across the world are enthusiastic to offer prayer and milk to the serpent God also known as Nag Devta. According to mythology, women worship serpent God for the goodwill of their brothers by offering milk.