TL;DR — Nag Panchami is the day of worship of the Naga (serpent) deities, falling on Shravana Shukla Panchami — Monday, 17 August 2026. Devotees offer milk and prayers to the Nagas and visit Shiva temples. It is also the single most important day for Kaal Sarp Dosh remedies. Shop silver naag, rudraksha and Shiva-puja essentials at Divine Hindu, Jayanagar.
Nag Panchami is one of the most ancient and meaningful festivals of the monsoon month of Shravana. It honours the serpent deities (Nagas), who in Indian tradition guard treasures, water and the earth’s hidden energies, and who adorn Lord Shiva himself. For anyone with Rahu-Ketu afflictions or Kaal Sarp Dosh, it is the most powerful day of the year for remedies. Here is the complete guide from our Jayanagar desk.
Nag Panchami 2026 date
In 2026, Nag Panchami falls on Monday, 17 August 2026 (Shravana Shukla Panchami). Being a Monday — Lord Shiva’s day — makes it especially auspicious, as the Nagas are closely associated with Shiva. For exact local muhurat timings, check your regional panchang.
Significance of Nag Panchami
The Nagas are revered as protectors and as symbols of the kundalini energy. Worshipping them on this day is believed to bring protection from fear, snake-related troubles and hidden enemies, and to bless the family with health and prosperity. Because Rahu and Ketu are the “serpent” planets (the cosmic snake’s head and tail), Nag Panchami is the prime day to address their afflictions.
Nag Panchami puja vidhi
| Step | What to do |
|---|---|
| 1. Clean & prepare | Bathe early; clean the puja space and a Naga idol or image. |
| 2. Offer milk | Offer raw milk, water and flowers to the Naga deity or a Shiva lingam. |
| 3. Worship | Light a diya, offer haldi-kumkum, durva and rice; chant Naga and Shiva mantras. |
| 4. Visit a Shiva temple | Offer milk to the lingam; many temples have special Naga worship. |
| 5. Charity | Donate and feed the needy; avoid digging the earth or harming snakes. |
Nag Panchami & Kaal Sarp Dosh remedies
This is the ideal day to perform Kaal Sarp Dosh remedies. Traditional practices include offering a silver naag-naagin pair at a Shiva temple, chanting the Mahamrityunjaya and Rahu-Ketu mantras (see our beej mantra guide), and wearing an 8 Mukhi (Rahu) or 9 Mukhi (Ketu) rudraksha. For those advised a gemstone, Gomed for Rahu may be energised on this day.
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When is Nag Panchami in 2026?
In 2026, Nag Panchami falls on Monday, 17 August 2026, on Shravana Shukla Panchami. Because it falls on a Monday, the day of Lord Shiva, it is considered especially auspicious, as the Naga deities are closely associated with Shiva. The exact muhurat timings vary by region, so it is best to check your local panchang for the precise puja window.
What is the significance of Nag Panchami?
Nag Panchami is the day of worship of the Naga or serpent deities, who in Indian tradition are protectors and symbols of the kundalini energy and who adorn Lord Shiva. Worshipping them is believed to bring protection from fear, snake-related troubles and hidden enemies, and to bless the family with health and prosperity. Because Rahu and Ketu are the serpent planets, Nag Panchami is also the most important day of the year for addressing their afflictions and Kaal Sarp Dosh.
What are the Nag Panchami remedies for Kaal Sarp Dosh?
On Nag Panchami, traditional Kaal Sarp Dosh remedies include offering a silver naag-naagin pair at a Shiva temple, offering milk to a Shiva lingam, chanting the Mahamrityunjaya Mantra and the Rahu and Ketu beej mantras, and wearing an 8 Mukhi Rudraksha for Rahu or a 9 Mukhi Rudraksha for Ketu. For those advised a gemstone, a certified Gomed for Rahu may be energised on this day. At Divine Hindu Store, Jayanagar Bengaluru, certified rudraksha, Gomed and puja essentials are available.
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