Nag Panchami 2025 date: When is Nag Panchami? Know date, timings, rituals and more

Time of India

21-05-2025

Nag Panchami 2025 date & timings: Nag Panchami is one of the most sacred festivals in Hinduism, especially observed during the holy month of Sawan. This day is dedicated to worshipping Nag Devta (the Snake God) and holds great spiritual meaning for devotees of Lord Shiva. Celebrated with full faith and traditional rituals, Nag Panchami is believed to bring blessings, peace, and protection from negative energies. Let's take a look at the Nag Panchami 2025 date, puja timing, and the complete list of rituals followed on this important occasion.
When is Nag Panchami 2025?
In 2025, Nag Panchami will be celebrated on Tuesday, 29 July. Every year, this festival is observed on the Panchami tithi (fifth day) of the Shukla Paksha (bright fortnight) in the month of Sawan, according to the Hindu calendar. The day is considered highly auspicious for worshipping both Nag Devta and Lord Shiva.
People celebrate Nag Panchami to seek protection from snake bites, remove negativity from life, and to get rid of Kaal Sarp Dosh, an unfavourable astrological condition.
Nag Panchami 2025 date and puja timing
Nag Panchami Date: Tuesday, 29 July 2025
Panchami Tithi Begins: 28 July 2025 at 11:24 PM
Panchami Tithi Ends: 30 July 2025 at 12:46 PM
Nag Panchami Puja Muhurat (Auspicious Time): 29 July 2025 from 5:41 AM to 8:23 AM
The early morning hours are considered best for performing the Nag Panchami rituals and chanting mantras.
Why is Nag Panchami important?
Nag Panchami has deep cultural and spiritual significance in Hindu tradition. According to legends, snakes are considered close to Lord Shiva, as he wears one around his neck. Worshipping them on this day is believed to bring prosperity, health, and protection from harmful planetary effects. In rural areas, people even feed real snakes with milk as part of the tradition.
Traditional rituals of Nag Panchami
Here's a simple step-by-step guide to performing Nag Panchami puja at home:
Wake up early, take a bath, and wear clean, traditional clothes.
Take a vow (sankalp) to observe the Nag Panchami vrat (fast).
Offer milk, water, flowers, and Bel leaves to a Shivling.
Worship an image or idol of Nag Devta with devotion.
Prepare and offer milk, curd, sweets, and fruits to the Snake God.
Light a lamp and chant Nag Panchami mantras with faith.
Nag Panchami Mantra
Chanting mantras during the puja enhances its spiritual benefits. A powerful mantra to chant during Nag Panchami is:
Sarve Nagaah Priyantaam Me Ye Kechit Prithviitale,
Ye Cha Helimarichisthaa Ye'ntare Divi Sansthitaah।
Ye Nadeeshu Mahanaagaa Ye Saraswatigaaminah,
Ye Cha Vaapeetadageshu Teshu Sarveshu Vai Namah॥
This mantra is believed to please the Snake God and bring blessings to the devotee's home.
Nag Panchami in the English Calendar
While Nag Panchami is based on the Hindu lunar calendar, it usually falls in July or August as per the Gregorian calendar. The exact date changes every year depending on the Panchami tithi during the month of Sawan.
Nag Panchami 2025 is a spiritually significant day for Hindus across India. The rituals and puja timings must be followed properly to receive the full divine blessings. Whether you observe it at a temple or in your home, participating in the traditions of Nag Panchami with sincerity brings peace, protection, and spiritual growth.
So mark your calendar for 29 July 2025, observe the rituals on time, and celebrate the grace of Nag Devta and Lord Shiva.