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Time of India
21-05-2025
- General
- Time of India
Nag Panchami 2025 date: When is Nag Panchami? Know date, timings, rituals and more
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.
Time of India
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Mahaveer Jain and Mrighdeep Singh Lamba collaborate with Imtiaz Ali for upcoming film project
After " Naagzilla " starring Kartik Aaryan , Mahaveer Jain and Mrighdeep Singh Lamba 's Mahaveer Jain Films (MJF) has joined forces with prominent filmmaker Imtiaz Ali for his next. A source close to the untitled project stated, "The film with Imtiaz Ali is set in the heartland of India. It's a story of the reunion of friends and is all about friendship, fun, and nostalgia. Imtiaz Ali's Window Seat Films will also be producing it." "The concept is exciting and Imtiaz Ali was more than happy to collaborate with Mahaveer Jain and Mrighdeep Singh Lamba. Mahaveer and Mrighdeep are also very excited to have Imtiaz on board as they are huge admirers of his films and contribution to cinema," the source added. The source further claimed that the casting for the drama is underway, and just like all other Imtiaz Ali films, music will be a strong point in this movie. A formal announcement of the drama is expected soon. Poll Are you looking forward to seeing Kartik Aaryan in a shape-shifting naag role in 'Naagzilla'? Not really. Absolutely! by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Villas For Sale in Dubai Might Surprise You Villas In Dubai | Search Ads View Deals Undo Shifting our focus on "Naagzilla", as it deals with the subject of snakes, the makers have decided to bring the film on Nag Panchami next year. Hence, it'll arrive in cinemas on August 14, 2026, and also get the advantage of Independence Day week. The movie will show Kartik in a unique and unexpected role as Preyamvadeshwar Pyare Chand - a shape-shifting (ichchhadhari) naag on a fantastical adventure. Billed as a one-of-a-kind fantasy comedy, the movie is being helmed by Mrighdeep Singh Lamba. Written by Gautam Mehra, "Naagzilla" marks Kartik's second collaboration with Dharma Productions, following "Tu Meri Main Tera, Main Tera Tu Meri". If the reports are to be believed, Mahaveer Jain is also making an out-and-out entertainer starring Sidharth Malhotra . Raaj Shaandilyaa of "Dream Girl" (2019) fame will be directing the drama with either Sreeleela or Ananya Panday as the leading lady.
Time of India
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Mahaveer Jain & Mrighdeep Singh Lamba join hands with Imtiaz Ali for their next
After " Naagzilla " starring Kartik Aaryan , Mahaveer Jain and Mrighdeep Singh Lamba 's Mahaveer Jain Films (MJF) has joined forces with prominent filmmaker Imtiaz Ali for his next. A source close to the untitled project stated, "The film with Imtiaz Ali is set in the heartland of India. It's a story of the reunion of friends and is all about friendship, fun, and nostalgia. Imtiaz Ali's Window Seat Films will also be producing it." "The concept is exciting and Imtiaz Ali was more than happy to collaborate with Mahaveer Jain and Mrighdeep Singh Lamba. Mahaveer and Mrighdeep are also very excited to have Imtiaz on board as they are huge admirers of his films and contribution to cinema," the source added. The source further claimed that the casting for the drama is underway, and just like all other Imtiaz Ali films, music will be a strong point in this movie. A formal announcement of the drama is expected soon. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Google Brain Co-Founder Andrew Ng, Recommends: Read These 5 Books And Turn Your Life Around Blinkist: Andrew Ng's Reading List Undo Shifting our focus on "Naagzilla", as it deals with the subject of snakes, the makers have decided to bring the film on Nag Panchami next year. Hence, it'll arrive in cinemas on August 14, 2026, and also get the advantage of Independence Day week. The movie will show Kartik in a unique and unexpected role as Preyamvadeshwar Pyare Chand - a shape-shifting (ichchhadhari) naag on a fantastical adventure. Billed as a one-of-a-kind fantasy comedy, the movie is being helmed by Mrighdeep Singh Lamba. Written by Gautam Mehra, "Naagzilla" marks Kartik's second collaboration with Dharma Productions, following "Tu Meri Main Tera, Main Tera Tu Meri". If the reports are to be believed, Mahaveer Jain is also making an out-and-out entertainer starring Sidharth Malhotra. Raaj Shaandilyaa of "Dream Girl" (2019) fame will be directing the drama with either Sreeleela or Ananya Panday as the leading lady.
The Print
27-04-2025
- Politics
- The Print
How IAS & IPS officers in Madhya Pradesh are paying the price for sticking to law
In the first FIR, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) councillor Omprakash Kushwaha alias Gabbar along with 14 associates were booked on charges of rioting, stone-pelting, and instigating communal violence during Hanuman Jayanti. In the second FIR, members of the Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) were booked for blocking major city squares to pressure the police. Sinha's sudden transfer came merely six days after the Guna Police registered two First Information Reports (FIRs) in the aftermath of communal violence that erupted 12 April. Bhopal: Ahead of the 17th 'Civil Service Day' scheduled 21 April, Sanjeev Kumar Sinha, posted as Superintendent of Police (SP) in Madhya Pradesh's Guna district, was abruptly removed from his post. In a late-night order dated 19 April, the Indian Police Service (IPS) officer of the 2016 batch was transferred to the police headquarters. This marks the third instance in the last eight months of the Mohan Yadav government where an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) or IPS officer has been transferred after acting against Right-wing groups or members affiliated with the ruling party. Six months earlier, in September 2024, Ratlam SP Rahul Lodha was shunted out overnight after Right-wing members staged a rally against the police following a clash during Ganesh Jayanti celebrations. A month before Lodha's transfer, in Vidisha, located near Bhopal, collector Buddesh Kumar Vaidya, an IAS officer of the 2014 batch, was transferred in August 2024. This came a fortnight after he denied permission to Right-wing groups to perform a pooja at Vidisha's Bija Mandal—an Archaeological Survey of India (ASI)-protected site since 1951—during Nag Panchami. Vaidya's decision triggered uproar within the Hindutva groups, with protests erupting and a group led by BJP Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) Mukesh Tandon forcibly entering the Bija Mandal premises to perform pooja. A fortnight later, Vaidya was transferred out of Vidisha and posted as Deputy Secretary in the home department. 'These sudden transfers are sending a very wrong message—that any officer who upholds the law against politically influential individuals can easily be sidelined. It also raises questions about political maturity and the subversion of the highest offices of the police,' former Director General of Police (DGP) Arun Gurtu told ThePrint. 'Administration or governance is all about the message you send down the ranks and files.' He warned that if riots occur in future, the political leadership cannot hold the SP responsible for a breakdown of law and order. ThePrint contacted Madhya Pradesh DGP Kailash Makwana via texts and calls. The report will be updated if and when a response is received. Meanwhile, Madhya Pradesh IPS Association chairperson Ravi Gupta told ThePrint that he 'will consult other members of the organisation and then take up the matter.' Also Read: MP govt looks at upping the state's happiness quotient. 'Anandgrams' are its chosen instrument Transfers done under pressure? On 12 April, during Hanuman Jayanti, BJP corporator from Guna's Ward Number Four, Omprakash Kushwaha, carried out a rally with his supporters. He allegedly raised provocative slogans outside a mosque, sparking a confrontation that left over a dozen people injured. Following Kushwaha's complaint, police registered an FIR against a dozen Muslims for rioting and arrested 17. Sinha deployed heavy police force to prevent further escalation. Two days later, police registered two more FIRs. The first FIR, filed against Kushwaha, was based on a complaint by Sub-Inspector Mahesh Lakde. The second FIR, against VHP members, was based on a complaint from Inspector-in-Charge of Kotwali Police Station, Brij Mohan Bhadoria. The FIR stated that Kushwaha conducted a rally during Hanuman Jayanti without permission. His group allegedly misbehaved with police officers who attempted to intervene, raised provocative slogans outside a mosque, and hurled slurs such as 'Mulle, Ka***, go to Pakistan,' according to a copy of the FIR accessed by ThePrint. In the second FIR, police booked VHP members for attempting to incite unrest by blocking a major city square on 14 April. Sinha booked them for rioting, hurting religious sentiments, and unlawful assembly and obstructing public servants. However, before any further action could be taken, the Guna SP was removed and attached to headquarters. 'When an FIR like this is registered, it is not a decision made by a single officer, but a collective call,' said a senior police officer. 'So when the SP was transferred, was it not the responsibility of the higher-ups to stand by him?' ThePrint attempted to reach Sanjeev Sinha, now posted as Assistant Inspector General at police headquarters in Bhopal, but he refused to comment. 'Transferring an officer is one thing, but issuing a one-page order, transferring only one officer, singles out that person and sends a very wrong message within the force,' said a senior IPS officer. 'This practice of issuing specific transfer orders, especially after such incidents, should be discouraged.' In Ratlam, Lodha was transferred overnight after Right-wing groups approached the district collector, alleging police inaction. In September, during a Ganesh idol procession, members of these outfits claimed that stones were pelted from Muslim-dominated Mochi Mohalla, damaging the idol. Lodha held a press conference warning against rumour-mongering and clarified that no idol was damaged. Right-wing groups accused Lodha of 'tarnishing' their image and submitted a memorandum to the district collector. Hours later, Lodha was moved from the district and posted with the Government Railway Police (GRP). Retired IPS officer Maithili Sharan Gupta described these transfers as a political message to the force. 'These are not transfers, but a message that officers are not public servants, but are serving their political masters,' he said. Not a recent trend The three incidents recorded over the past eight months reflect a broader pattern in the state, with similar transfers having occurred under former four-time chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan's rule. Transfers similar to these were seen in Ratlam, Indore, Satna, Seoni and several other districts over the last three years. In July 2023, the BJP government transferred two police officers—Deputy Commissioner Dharmendra Singh Bhadoriya and Inspector-in-Charge of Palasia Police Station, Sanjay Singh Bais—after a lathi-charge at members of the Bajrang Dal protesting at Palasia Square in Indore. Protesters were demanding to meet the Police Commissioner to express concerns over the growing 'pub and drug culture' in Indore. The transfers triggered a silent 'Respect Khaki' campaign, during which police officers changed their social media profile pictures to 'Khakhi kaa bhi maan hai naa'. Similarly, in June 2023, the state government transferred three police officers of Bilkhiriya police station in Bhopal, including inspector-in-charge B.P. Singh, after a lathi-charge at VHP members who vandalised a private college during a fee-hike dispute. 'In the past, when such political transfers occurred, seniors would offer their resignations as a mark of opposition—but not anymore. Such incidents condition the force to sit tight, instead of upholding the law,' former DGP Gurtu asserted. (Edited by Radifah Kabir) Also Read: Damoh deaths row: MP's 'fake UK doctor' was banned by MCI for misconduct in 2014
India Today
22-04-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
No Godzilla, no naagin, Kartik Aaryan turns Naagzilla in new film
Dharma Productions and Mahaveer Jain Films have announced 'Naagzilla', a fantasy comedy featuring Kartik Aaryan in the role of Preyamvadeshwar Pyare Chand, an ichadaari naa (shape-shifting). The film is set for release on Nag Panchami, August 14, the news on his Instagram, Kartik wrote, "Insanon wali picharein toh bahut dekh leen, ab dekho naagon wali pichchar. #Naagzilla: Naag lok ka pehla kaand. Funnn phailaane Aa raha hu main, Preyamvadeshwar Pyare Chand. Naag Panchami par aapke nazdeeki. Sssssinemas mein. 14 August 2025 ko (sic)."advertisement Directed by Mrighdeep Singh Lamba and written by Gautam Mehra, the film marks Aaryan's second collaboration with Dharma Productions following their upcoming Valentine's Day release. This is Kartik Aaryan's second collaboration with Dharma Productions, following their upcoming Valentine's Day release - 'Tu Meri Main Tera, Main Tera Tu Meri'.It is also the first joint project between Dharma Productions and Mahaveer Jain film is produced by Karan Johar, Mahaveer Jain, Adar Poonawalla, Apoorva Mehta, Mrighdeep Singh Lamba, and Sujit Jain.'Naagzilla' slithers into theatres on August 14, 2026.
