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Nag Panchami 2026 Date — Monday, August 17, 2026

When is Nag Panchami in 2026? Nag Panchami 2026 falls on Monday, August 17, 2026.

Observance: Nag Panchami. City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.

Why we celebrate

Worship of serpent deities (nagas) who guard water and fertility; Krishna subdued Kaliya.

How it is celebrated

Naga idols worshipped; milk offered to snake pits (safely, symbolic in cities).

Puja timing

Shravan Shukla Panchami morning.

Foods & offerings

No fried food in many regions; laddoo, kheer. Avoid digging earth.

Rituals

  1. Draw nag on door or worship naga murti.
  2. Offer milk, flowers, turmeric.
  3. Avoid cutting trees or harming snakes.

Nag Panchami dates by year

When is Nag Panchami — 2025 to 2029
YearDate & day
2025Tue, 29 July 2025
2026Mon, 17 August 2026
2027Fri, 6 August 2027
2028Wed, 26 July 2028
2029Tue, 14 August 2029

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