Nag Panchami, which is seen on the fifth day of the bright half of the lunar month of Shravan (Sawan), is one of the holiest days in the Hindu calendar. In 2025, this powerful festival is being celebrated on Tuesday, July 29, and is celebrated with full devotion throughout India.
It is believed that to worship the snake gods (serpents) on this day, it is believed that the planets are a frightened astrological position to calm Rahu and Ketu and reduce the negative effects of Kaal Sarp Doka. But do you know that the reason behind this tradition is a powerful story from the ancient gate era?
Let’s expose a story of mythological Nag Panchami Katha, Kings, Rishis, Nagas and cosmic justice.
Jungle hunting a curse
Long ago, in the era of the Dvapper era, King Paracting, the grandson of the great warrior Arjuna, once went to hunting in the forest with his army. As he wandered deep into the forest, he became very thirsty and looked for water.
His discovery reached him to the hermetage of sage Shimi, which was in deep meditation. Honorly, Raja Par Therapy requested water, but the sage, completely immersed in spiritual transactions, did not respond.
King’s derogatory work
Feeling ignoring and humiliated, an angry king Parliament picked up a dead snake, hit him on his bow, and placed it in an act of mockry around the sage’s neck. Then he left the ashram, unaware of the serious consequences of his act.
When the son of the sage Shamik returned and saw that the deceased snake was filled with anger around his meditating father’s neck, he was filled with anger. Angered by the insults shown for a sage, he immediately cursed King Parikya to die from a snakebite within seven days.
Surperium completed the curse
As it was decided, exactly seven days later, the death of King Parliament died of a deadly snake by the Snake King Takshak. His untimely death sent shockwaves across the state.
His son, life, heartbroken and fierce, vowed to avenge his father’s death.
The Great Nag Yagya and divine intervention
To destroy the entire snake breed, Janmejya performed Sarpa Satra Yagya (Nag Dahan Yagya) on a large scale, where thousands of snakes were being drawn into the holy fire through mantras.
Fearing the extinction of the snake race, intelligent and spiritual estimate sage intervened. On the fifth day of Shukla Paksha in Sawai month, he stopped Yagna by reciting Vedic mantras and giving milk to snakes, bringing peace between humans and snakes.
This moment marked the beginning of Nag Panchami, the holy day when milk is offered to snakes and worshiped for divine blessings, safety and forgiveness.
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Why should you read or listen to the story on Nag Panchami
It is believed that reciting or listening to Nag Panchami Katha on this day:
1. Removes Kaal Sarp Dosh From the birth chart
2. Brings Peace, wealth, and family Security
3. Surperstar reduces fear of enemies or curses
4. Helps receive one Forgiveness For previous rapes
5. Increases spiritual growth And internal purification
Many people observe fasting and offer milk, turmeric, flowers and silver snake sculptures in snake temples or anthylus (SARP cave) as part of rituals.
The day of redemption and renewal
Nag Panchami is more than just one festival, it is a powerful spiritual practice that brings out the ancient myth and devotion to the modern day. By remembering this sacred story and honestly honestly, devotees believe that they can purify their karma, invite blessings, and follow the path of religion.
As you celebrate Nag Panchami 2025, take a moment to read or narrate the story of this age. This can only be a spiritual change that you need to bring balance, clarity and divine grace in your life.
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