#Nag Panchami Festival

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Nag Panchami - Date, Rituals and The Story of the Serpent Sacrifice

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Nag Panchami 2024: नाग पंचमी पर पहली बार करने जा रहे हैं नाग देवता की पूजा तो जान लें सही विधिNag Panchami 2024: कल नाग पंचमी का त्योहार है। हिंदू पंचांग के अनुसार हर साल श्रावण मास की शुक्ल पक्ष की पंचमी तिथि को नाग पंचमी का त्योहार मनाया जाता है।

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NAG PANCHAMI

India has always been labelled as the land of snakes and snake charmers. But instead of taking offence, let's be proud that we stand apart by being a land of snake worshippers as well. We stand apart by worshipping these fearful but magnificent creatures. And the best day to spot these snakes in their glorious form is the Hindu festival of Nag Panchami.

The day of Panchami occurring in the month of Shravan is celebrated as Nag Panchami. It is believed that on this day when devotees worship the Nags or snakes, it appeases Lord Shiva and he bestows them with boons.

On Nag Panchami day, images of Indian cobra are worshipped with an assortment of milk, sweets, flowers and lamps. The images of Nag deities are first bathed with water and milk and then worshipped, with the reciting of mantras.

As with all Hindu festivals, Nag Panchami has many legends associated with it and there are even more shrines dedicated to snakes than there are stories.

According to the Mahabharata, Janamejaya - the son of King Parikshit of Kuru dynasty - decided to perform a ritual to avenge his father’s death. Since King Parikshit had died of snake-bite, Janamejaya decided to offer snakes as sacrifice in the yagna. In fact, his aim was to trap Takshaka, the king of snakes, because it was he who had bitten his father. Thus, the yagna was named Sarpa Satra, or snake sacrifice.

The yagna was an extremely powerful one and soon, snakes from all around started being pulled into it. However, Takshaka managed to escape the fire's magnetising pull by escaping into Indra’s netherworld, known as Patal Lok, the legendary abode of snakes.

The power of the mantras was such that Takshaka felt himself being pulled towards the fire. Indra decided to accompany Takshaka to the place of the sacrificial fire.

In a last-bid attempt to save Takshaka's life, the gods appealed to Mansa Devi, the goddess of the snakes, in whose name many temples exist across India...In turn, Manasa Devi sent her son, Ashtika to plead with Janamejaya. Persuading Janamejaya was hardly an easy task, but Ashtika was able to put a stop to the Sarpa Safire.

Thus, was the life of Takshaka, the king of snakes, spared and guess what day it was? It was the day of Navi Vardhini Panchami. Ever since, it has been known as Nag Panchami, as a tribute to the Nagas who survived.

Though there are several variations to observing this vrat, most commonly, women offer their worship to Nag devta on this day. The main part of the puja is offering milk to serpents on this day. The main prayers on this day are for the welfare of the brothers of the women. In general, this puja is said to confer prosperity and welfare to all in the family.

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नाग पंचमी: एक महत्वपूर्ण त्योहार Nag Panchami Best 4 Images

नाग पंचमी भारत में मनाया जाने वाला एक प्रमुख हिन्दू त्योहार है जो सांपों की पूजा और उनके महत्व को स्मरण करता है। यह पर्व संस्कृति, धार्मिकता, और प्राचीन परंपराओं को दर्शाता है जो भारतीय समाज में महत्वपूर्ण हैं। नाग पंचमी का महत्व नाग पंचमी को हिन्दू पंचांग के अनुसार श्रावण मास की पंचमी तिथि को मनाया जाता है। इस दिन नाग देवता, जिन्हें हिन्दू धर्म में भगवान शिव के साथ जोड़ा जाता है, की पूजा की…

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2014: A Hindu devotee pours milk on a snake during the annual Hindu Nag Panchami festival, dedicated to the worship of snakes, in Allahabad, India. Rajesh Kumar Singh, AP

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What Are the Sawan 2024 Rituals and Significance?

Hindu mythology is full of interesting Vedic tales. One such legend we narrated at Vedic Story about the Sawan Shivratri in Hinduism. However, today we are discussing why Sawan Month is important in Hinduism. What is the significance, and should devotees observe the religion fasting or vrat?

Before we start narrating the significance of Sawan Shivratri month, let’s inform you that the Sawan began on July 22 and it will end on August 19.

What Are the Important Timings of Sawan 2024?

Sawan is the most important month in Hinduism and the Panchang Calendar.

It is the sacred month of Sawan, the month of rain, religious fasting, fertility, and soul purification.

Sawan month is a month of Lord Shiva that lasts for a full lunar cycle and starts Ashadha Purnima. However, the month is also known as the Shravan and Kawar Shivratri or Kawar Yatra. It began on 22nd July, Monday, and will end on 19th August, Monday. It lasts for 1 month, and this year the festival is going to last for 29 days.

What is the significance of the Sawan Shivratri Vrat or festival?

Sawan 2024 fast has special meaning and space in Hinduism. Sawan Sonwar Vrat is a rite that unmarried girls perform for getting grooms with qualities of Lord Shiva.

Goddess Parvati also performed Sawan Shivratri to get married with Lord Shiva in the month of Sawan. Thereafter, it became a ritual for Indian women to fast in Sawan month.

Indian mythology and sacred texts of Shiva Purana narrates that whoever keeps the fast in Sawan month on Mondays, Lord Shiva will bless them and fulfill the wishes.

Every Monday, devotees observe the fast throughout the day without eating food or water and pray to Lord Mahadev.

What Are the Rituals Devotees Can Perform During Sawan 2024 Month?

Throughout the sacred Sawan month 2024, devotees of Lord Shiva can pray by performing some rituals that not only clean the devotees internally but also bring happiness into their lives.

Kanwar Yatra

Kanwar Yatra is a festival that devotees perform by going to Haridwar and bringing holy Ganga water barefoot. This pilgrimage yatra signifies the cascading of Goddess Ganga from heaven into the life of Lord Shiva to cool down his poison.

Fasting

Many people in Hinduism perform fasts, the Sawan Somwar Vrat, throughout the month. They don’t consume food and water until the evening and after the prayer of Lord Shiva.

Shiva Lingam Abhishek

Devotees in Sawan month perform rituals and rites that cool down Lord Shiva and bless them with prosperity and happiness. They bathe Shiva Linga with water, milk, honey, datura, vel patra, and flowers. This ritual signifies the purification of devotees.

Chanting Mantras

Devotees chant the Shiva mantras, especially the Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra in Sawan. It is believed that whoever chants the mantra gets protection from Lord Shiva himself and is blessed with long life.

What Are the Other Festivals Falling in the Month of Sawan?

Sawan month is sacred and has many ancient legends to this month.

Let’s find out some of the most auspicious festivals and Vrat fall in this month.

Shravan Shivratri: This festival falls in the Krishna Paksha of Sawan month. Devotees of Lord Shiva perform fasts and perform puja to the blessings of Mahadev.

Nag Panchami: It falls on the fifth day, Panchami of the Shukla Paksha. People worship snakes in this festival to get protection from snake bites.

Hariyali Teej: This festival also falls in the Sawan month. People worship Goddess Parvati and seek her blessings.

Raksha Bandhan: Sawan month also brings the most auspicious festival of Rakhi, the festivals of brother and sister. It is believed the Goddess Parvati tied the Rakhi to Lord Vishnu, and thereafter it signifies the day dedicated to brothers and sisters.

Kajari Teej: This festival falls in the monsoon Sawan month. Married women sing folktales and sing for good harvest.

Janmashtami: Lord Krishna was born on this day, and the entire India and Hindu people celebrate Krishna Janmashtami, the birth of the most beloved deity in Hinduism. Krishna was born on the eighth day of the darkest night in Sawan month.

Therefore, Sawan 2024 is a sacred month in the Hindu calendar.

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snake diagram for worship at Nag Panchami Festival

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🐍 नाग पंचमी - Nag Panchami _[Monday, 21 August 2023]_

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🐍 नाग पंचमी पौराणिक कथा - Nag Panchami Pauranik Katha

प्राचीन काल में एक सेठजी के सात पुत्र थे। सातों के विवाह हो चुके थे। सबसे छोटे पुत्र की पत्नी श्रेष्ठ चरित्र की विदूषी और सुशील थी, परंतु उसके भाई नहीं था। एक दिन बड़ी बहू ने घर लीपने को पीली मिट्टी लाने के लिए सभी बहुओं को साथ चलने को कहा तो..

..नाग पंचमी की पूरी कथा पढ़ने के लिए नीचे दिए लिंक पे क्लिक करें👇

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🐍 नाग स्तोत्रम् - Naag Sarpa Stotram

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HAPPY NAG PANCHAMI Heartiest greetings to all countrymen on the sacred festival of 'Nag Panchami'.

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The Spiritual Significance of Shravan Month

This post is originally published on Omega Astro July 29, 2024

Shravan also popularly known as the month of Sawan is the fifth month of the Hindu calendar. People during this month tend to worship Lord Shiva dedicatedly and celebrate every ritual with a complete religious process. In this blog today, we will understand the importance of the month of sawan and how worshipping Lord Shiva during this auspicious period can positively impact your life. 

Aligning with Worshipping Activities

The month of Sawan is popularly linked with the incoming monsoons. The devotees of Lord Shiva eagerly wait for this month to start with their ritual practices. They generally consider rain as a blessing as it is nourishing and provides nature with a calming effect. 

Devotion to Lord Shiva

Lord Shiva worshipped by all, is known as a powerful creator and destroyer too. The god is known for his compassion, and power and for the blessings he provides to his devotees. Ahead in the blog, we will be exploring all the best possible ways in which lord shiva is worshipped in the month of Sawan. 

The culture of Hindus works on the following principles, life, death, creation, and destruction. This principle of Hinduism is taken from the principles of the Lord Shiva these principles have been taken by Lord Shiva. Let’s move ahead and understand the significance of this pious month of Sawan. 

The Samudra Manthan: In Hindu culture, Samudra manthan is a popular incident that is linked deservingly with the month of Sawan. While churning, a deadly poison emerged from the bottom of the ocean. It was such a vital poison that it could destroy the world. Still, Lord Shiva selflessly drank the poison to save the world. Since he held this poison in his throat, it turned blue. In this story, it is shown that the Lord Shiva is always ready to take suffering upon himself so that all living beings can be saved and protected.

Spiritual Growth Practices

The period of Shravan is, therefore, dedicated to the practice of spirituality and seeking of blessing by Hindus who are the Shiva devotees. They spend this period in continuous praying and aiming for inner peace and transformation. Let us now learn various ways in which the month of Shravan is celebrated. 

Shravan Somwar or Sawan Somwar: 

Any Monday that falls in the month of Sawan is called “Sawan Somwar”. People observe fasts on Mondays for the complete period of Shravan. They observe this fast to worship Lord Shiva.

Mangala Gauri: 

Any Tuesday falling in the month of Sawan indicates the worshipping of the goddess Parvati, which is also known as Gauri. Very Similar to the sawan Somwar fast, the Mangala Gauri is done by women on this day for a happy married life and prosperity. 

Worshiping Lord Vishnu: 

During this auspicious month of monsoon, people also worship lord Vishnu tremendously. In this people fast as a sign of their dedication and belief in god to seek their blessings. 

Kawar Yatra: 

This yatra is very similar to like of a religious rally, where the people participating in this are known as kanwariyas. They together group and visit all the pilgrim sites of India. The devotees of Lord Shiva collect the holy water and also walk barefoot. 

Shiva Puja: 

People who worship Lord Shiva offer prayers and chant mantras. They also perform the offerings of milk, also known as abhishekam It is done to please Lord Shiva and attract his blessings. People also chant the mantra “Om”. It is known to have important significance during this period.

Nag Panchami: 

We all know that snakes are believed to be the protectors. For this reason, nag panchami is celebrated Nag or Snake is believed to be a protectors of the underworld and bring prosperity. The devotees celebrate this festival by performing pujas and offering milk to “nags”.

Fasting is used to present the dedication to Lord Shiva. It helps the devotees concentrate their minds and hearts upon divine power. Along with mental well-being, physical well-being is also important during fasting. 

Beyond Rituals

There is no doubt that rituals and celebrations are one core part of Shravan. Shravana is also the period of penance, introspection, and the development of virtues like discipline, compassion, and gratitude. The required discipline comes by observing fasts, performing regular “pujas,” and going on pilgrimage. Compassion is learned from Lord Shiva, who consumed poison for the well-being of others. This month is also associated with the arrival of the monsoons, which are supposed to be the time to express one’s gratitude towards nature for those very blessings appearing as natural beauty and agricultural bounty.

Astrological Significance Of The Month of Shravan

Astrologically, the month of Shravan or sawan reflects and symbolies the time of purification and renewal. Due to the monsoon season, the  water element is the most essential element in sawan. Which is considered to be a purifying element. 

The devotees of the Lord Shiva shed emotional burdens and connect with the divine feminine, Maa Parvati. Following with the Moon’s cyclical nature, individuals can experience spiritual transformation and a heightened sense of intuitive wisdom.

Omega Astro: Your Guide on the Spiritual Path

At Omega Astro, we understand the spirit behind the observation of Shravana month by the devotees. We realize the value of this period in the lives of all the worshippers of Lord Shiva and other deities. Our learned astrologers shall guide you on how to make the best use of this special month. We can help you understand Shravan Mausam astrological importance and how it could affect your spiritual journey.

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Shravan is an inner transformation and claiming of Lord Shiva’s blessings. The inclusion of these spiritual practices in your life and the development of qualities such as self-control, compassion, and gratitude shall make it truly an experience to cherish. Let Omega Astro be your guide on this holy journey.

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आखिर नाग पंचमी पर रोटी क्यों नहीं बनानी चाहिए। Nag Panchami 2024

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Happy Nag Panchami!🛕

May the divine blessings of Lord Shiva and the Nagas bring prosperity and protection to your home. 🐍✨

✨ Nag Panchami is a traditional Hindu festival dedicated to the worship of snakes, especially the Nagas, who are believed to have a close connection with Lord Shiva.

✨ Celebrated on the fifth day of the bright half of the lunar month of Shravan, this festival marks the reverence and respect for these divine creatures.

✨ Devotees offer milk, flowers, and prayers to snake idols and images, seeking protection, prosperity, and good health for their families.

✨ At Alerts Housing, we wish you and your loved ones a blessed and auspicious Nag Panchami. May this day bring peace and happiness to your home!

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Sarp Mantra Nag Panchami 2024: नाग पंचमी पर जरूर करें इन मंत्रों का जाप, दूर होंगे सभी दुखNag Panchami 2024 Mantra: सावन मास के शुक्ल पक्ष की पंचमी तिथि को नाग पंचमी का त्योहार मनाया जाता है. हिंदू धर्म में इस दिन का विशेष महत्व है और इस दिन नाग देवता की पूजा की जाती है.

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Nag Panchami is a sacred Hindu festival dedicated to the worship of snakes, especially the Nagas or serpent deities. Celebrated on the fifth day of the bright half of the lunar month of Shravan, it holds deep religious significance. Devotees offer milk, flowers, and prayers to snake idols or live snakes, seeking protection from evil and blessings for their families.

The festival symbolizes the harmonious relationship between humans and nature, as snakes are revered as protectors of crops and fields. In Hindu mythology, Lord Shiva is often depicted with a snake around his neck, symbolizing power and fearlessness. Nag Panchami is a day to honor these divine beings, and to pray for safety, prosperity, and the well-being of loved ones. It is a reminder of the respect and reverence that nature commands in our lives. 😇🙏

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