What is happening now?
Devotees have gathered in temples across the country on the eve of Nag Panchami. Special makeup is being done in the pagoda and the peeps of the serpent god are being decorated.

Nag Panchami Tithi will start
Tonight from 28 July 2025, 11:24 pm
The main Muhurta of worship: 05:32 am to 12:46 am on July 29

Why is this date important?
The day of Tuesday and Kalsarp Dosh on Nag Panchami of Shravan month have become a rare coincidence of peace.

On this day, effects like Rahu-Ketu, Pitra Dosha and Snake Fear can be pacified.

There is a detailed mention in Shiva Purana and Skanda Purana

What to do tonight? (9–11 pm)

• Prepare for Rudrabhishek
• Light a lamp in front of the idol or picture of Nag Devta

Chant these 2 mantras 108 times:

• Om Namo Bhagwate Vasuki Nagarajay Namah
• Om Nagendraya Namah
• Keep milk, rice, durva, kusha, sandalwood ready
• Worship tomorrow with a resolution of fast

Expert’s opinion-p. Suresh Shrimali, Jyotishacharya, Nag Pooja Specialist

Having Nag Panchami on Tuesday is auspicious in itself. Rudrabhishek or Mahamrityunjaya chanting done in such yoga gives peace to Kalsarp Dosh of birth after birth.