On this day, devotees perform rituals and offer prayers to both Lord Shiva and Nag Devta.
One such festival is Nag Panchami, celebrated every year on the fifth day of the bright fortnight in the month of Sawan.
The sacred month of Sawan is currently underway and during this holy month, several significant fasts and festivals are set to be observed, each of which holds special importance. One such festival is Nag Panchami which is celebrated every year on the fifth day of the bright fortnight (Shukla Paksha) in the month of Sawan. According to religious beliefs, the auspicious festival of Nag Panchami is dedicated to the worship of the serpent deity, Nag Devta. On this day, devotees perform rituals and offer prayers to both Lord Shiva and Nag Devta with full devotion. The practice of worshipping Nag Devta is in the Mahabharata, Naradiya Purana and Skanda Purana.
On the auspicious occasion of Nag Panchami, people also perform various rituals to bring prosperity and happiness to their lives. If you are facing financial difficulties and wish to pray for your family’s happiness and prosperity, perform certain rituals suggested by astrology on Nag Panchami to please both Nag Devta and Goddess Lakshmi. Let us know more about these rituals here in this article:
Astrologer Pandit Kalki Ram from Ayodhya explained that Nag Panchami is one of the major festivals in the month of Sawan. The auspicious festival is set to be celebrated today, August 9. According to the famous astrologer, worshipping Nag Devta on this day can bring wealth and prosperity to your home. Performing some rituals can be beneficial for you and your household.
- Keeping Betel Nuts in the Safe:
After performing the auspicious rituals on this day, place betel nuts (Supari) wrapped in a red cloth in your safe. This practice is believed to be beneficial for addressing financial difficulties and welcoming Goddess Lakshmi to your home. Pandit Kalki Ram mentioned this practice also helps to complete any pending work without obstacles. The betel nuts that you keep in your safe this year should be replaced with new ones, next year.
- Worshipping the Dakshinavarti Shankh:
On the day of Nag Panchami, worship the Dakshinavarti Shankh (a special type of conch). After the worship, keep the conch in your safe or the place where you keep your money and valuable items. It is believed that this ritual increases happiness and prosperity in your home.
- Keep a Silver Coin in Your Safe:
This is another ritual at should be performed on this day. Tie a silver coin with a red thread and place it in your safe or cupboard. Doing so is believed to resolve all financial difficulties.
- Perform Rituals using Yellow Cowries:
On Nag Panchami, first worship the yellow cowries. Following the worship, soak them in raw cow’s milk for a while, then clean them with Ganga water and place five cowries in your safe or in the place where you keep your valuables.
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