Shiva
Nag Panchami
Reverence for the serpent power
Nag Panchami offers reverence to the serpents — in temple worship, and in the older reading, to the coiled energy that Shiva wears calmly around his neck. Milk and flowers are offered at serpent shrines and anthills, and the day is traditionally associated with the release of fear.
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A recommended mantra for this sacred day
The Nageshwar Jyotirlinga verse praises Shiva at the shrine whose very name is the lord of serpents, which places the day's reverence where the tradition puts it.
Read the Sanskrit and meaning on the Nageshwar Jyotirlinga Mantra page, or explore the full mantra library.
Date shown for New Delhi, India. Observance can differ by location because tithi, sunrise and timezone affect the applicable date — please confirm local temple or pañcāṅga timings if precise observance times matter to your practice.