Nag Panchami 2027: The Festival of Serpent Worship
Festival guide · 2027
Nag Panchami (नाग पंचमी) is a Hindu festival dedicated to the worship of serpents (nag). It falls on the 5th day (Panchami) of the bright fortnight of Shravan (July–August) and is observed across India, Nepal, and by Hindu communities worldwide.
Serpents hold a sacred place in Hindu cosmology: Shesha is Vishnu's throne, Vasuki encircles Shiva's neck, and serpents symbolise both creation and protection. Nag Panchami falls during the monsoon season when snakes are most active.
2027 Dates
| Date | Saturday, August 7, 2027 |
Dates are calculated automatically and may vary by ±1 day. Always confirm with your local religious authority.
Traditions & Observance
Offerings to Serpents
In many parts of India, devotees offer milk, flowers, and rice to live cobras or to images and clay models of serpents. The serpent is garlanded and prayers offered. In urban areas, clay images of nagas are worshipped in place of live snakes, following wildlife protection guidelines.
Nag Temples and Anthill Worship
Women visit Nag temples or anthill homes — believed to be dwellings of serpents — to offer milk, turmeric, flowers, and sweets. Many families have a traditional household Nag (kul-nag) deity who is honoured on this day with special puja.
Prayers for Family Protection
Women fast on Nag Panchami and pray to serpent deities for the protection of their brothers, husbands, and children from snakebite and evil. In Maharashtra, sisters tie a protective thread on their brothers' wrists on this day, similar to Raksha Bandhan.
Folk Arts and Wrestling
In Maharashtra, Nag Panchami is associated with traditional wrestling bouts held in akharas during the Shravan month. Women create intricate rangoli patterns of serpents. Folk songs dedicated to the nag are sung in rural areas.
Other Years
Dates are based on the Hindu panchang. Customs vary significantly by region. Confirm with your local temple.