In Hinduism, fasting and festivals are celebrated for worshiping the gods and goddesses, as well as the days of fasting as well as worshiping the antics of the gods and goddesses. Nag Panchami is one such festival. The serpent where Lord Shiva has necklaces. There is also the bed of Lord Vishnu. People also have a deep connection with snakes in folk life.
For these reasons, Nag is worshiped as a deity. Lord Shiva is believed to be the deity of Sawan month. At the same time it is also the rainy season, in which it is believed that snakes come out from the ground womb and come to the ground floor. Nag Panchami is worshiped to please Nag Devta, so that he does not become the cause of any harm.
Relation of Nag Panchami and Shri Krishna
There is also a narration of the worship of Nag Panchami connected with Lord Krishna. When Balkrishna was playing with his friends, Kansa sent a snake named Kalia to kill him. First he created panic in the village. People started getting scared. One day while Shri Krishna was playing with his friends, his ball fell into the river. When they landed in the river to bring her, Kalia attacked them, then what was the life of Kalia. Apologizing to Lord Krishna, he promised not to harm the villagers and slipped away. The victory of Shri Krishna over the Kalia Nag is also celebrated as Nag Panchami.
Why Do We Worship Nag Panchami
There are above mentioned religious and social reasons for worshiping Nag Devta on Nag Panchami as well as its astrological reasons. According to astrology, Yogas as well as doshas are also seen in the horoscope. Kalsarp Dosh is a very important defect in horoscope defects. There are also many types of Kaal Sarp Dosh. In order to get rid of this defect, Jyotishacharya explains the importance of donation Dakshina along with worshiping Nag Devta on Nag Panchami.
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Do’s and Don’ts on Nag Panchami
Land is not excavated on this day. For Nag Puja, a picture of Nagdev or an idol made of clay or metal is worshiped. Milk, paddy, kheel and dob are offered as offerings. A snake is also freed from snake charmers. Nagdevata is also pleased by feeding the living snake.