celebration of nag panchami

Celebration of Nag Panchami

Nag Panchami is a traditional worship of snakes or serpents observed by Hindus throughout India .
21. Nagapanchami Puja in South Indian States
On Shravana Shukla Paksha Panchami, Nagara Panchami day, many auspicious rituals are performed throughout India. The rituals and pujas may differ from place to place. In some areas of South India, Naga Panchami is observed as Garuda Panchami. Garuda, also known as Garuthmantha, is worshipped on the day. Naga Panchami puja is known as Nagula Panchami in Andhra Pradesh.
22. Customary Ways to Serve and Eat Naag Panchami Food
Naag Panchami preparations are first offered to snake charmers and in temples and then consumed. Those who fast pray first and then break their fast with milk or milk based drink and sweets. Devotees offer milk to snakes and pray to the snake Gods before settling down to enjoy the special Naag Panchami food. Friends and family get together and enjoy the preparations together.
23. Popular Naga Panchami Recipes
  • Sesame Balls
  • Ellu Unde Vada
  • Coconut Chutney
  • Puran Poli
  • Sambar
  • Vada
  • Kobbari Mithai with dry fruits
  • Thengai Chutney
  • Dumpling Made Of Rice And Coconut.
    • 24. Traditional fervour marks Nag Panchami
    A large number of devotees visited various temples of Lord Shiva on the occasion of Nag Panchami on Monday. This festival is considered as most sacred in the holy month of Shrawan. It is mainly celebrated in UP and Bihar. Hundreds of devotees made a beeline in front of temples since morning while many thronged Ganga ghats to take a holy dip. People believed that pleasing the assets of Lord Shiva, especially snakes and Ganga get them closer to Him. Hundreds of worshippers also took part in Ganga aarti. Devotees pleased Shiv by offering bel patri, milk and dhatoora to Shiva linga. The temples were specially decorated for the festival.