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Naga Panchami is observed on the Panchami Tithi of Shravana Shukla Paksha and is one of the most sacred days dedicated to the worship of Naga Devatas. In Sanatana Dharma, Nagas hold a special place, Bhagwan Vishnu rests upon Adi Shesha and Bhagwan Shiva wears Vasuki around His neck. On this day, devotees perform Sarpa Suktha Homa and Naga Gayatri Mantra Homa with Vedic mantras and sacred offerings into the Agni, seeking relief from Sarpa Dosha, protection for the family and blessings for marriage and progeny. Jyotirgamaya invites you to participate in this puja from anywhere in the world, with live streaming available for our NRI devotees as well.
Nagas are honoured in the Puranas as guardians of the earth and protectors of family lineage. Their worship invites protection and steady blessings.
Sarpa and Kala Sarpa Dosha, including ancestral ones, are believed to cause delay and obstacles. Naga Panchami puja helps bring Shanti from these effects.
Naga worship is traditionally linked with blessings for marriage and progeny, especially for couples facing delays in these areas of life.
Offerings made to Naga Devatas on this sacred Tithi are believed to purify karmic influences and bring peace to ancestral and family matters.
The Sacred Story of Naga Panchami
Naga Panchami carries within it a story that has been passed down through generations, the story of King Janamejaya and the great sage Astika.
King Parikshit, the grandson of Arjuna, met his end due to the curse of a sage's son, delivered through the bite of the serpent Takshaka. Grief stricken and filled with anger, his son King Janamejaya vowed to destroy the entire serpent race. He commenced a powerful Sarpa Yajna, a ritual so potent that Nagas from every corner of creation began to be drawn helplessly towards the sacrificial Agni.
As the Yajna continued, it seemed nothing could stop the destruction of the Naga lineage. It was then that a young and wise sage named Astika, born of a Naga mother and a Brahmin father, approached King Janamejaya. Through his wisdom, humility and sincere words, Astika persuaded the King to halt the Yajna, saving the serpent race from complete annihilation.
This story is remembered even today because of what it teaches us. Every being, however feared or misunderstood, has its place in the cosmic order created by Bhagwan. The Nagas, so often seen only as creatures to be feared, are honoured in our Puranas as protectors, as beings connected to fertility, prosperity and the unseen forces of nature.
Naga Panchami is therefore not just a day of ritual worship. It is a reminder to respect every form of life, to feel gratitude towards nature, and to seek the protection and goodwill of the Naga Devatas for our family and for the generations that come after us.
Other Names for Naga Panchami
Across India, this sacred day is celebrated under different names, each carrying the same devotion towards the Naga Devatas.
While the name and local customs may differ from region to region, the essence remains the same, honouring the Naga Devatas on this sacred Tithi and seeking their protection and blessings for the family.
Why is Naga Worship Significant
In Jyotish, our birth chart carries the placement of Rahu and Ketu, and their affliction with other grahas is often studied in the context of Sarpa Dosha and Naga Dosha. When Rahu and Ketu are placed in a manner that surrounds most other planets, this forms what is traditionally called Kala Sarpa Dosha.
These Doshas are believed to show themselves as recurring and unexplained struggles in life, delays in marriage, difficulty in having children, sudden obstacles in career, family disputes, or a general feeling of being stuck despite honest effort. Our sages understood that some struggles cannot always be explained through worldly effort alone, and this is where Upasana and Homa offer a spiritual path forward.
Naga worship is performed with the belief that it can bring relief and support in these areas of life:
This is precisely why Naga Panchami, a Tithi entirely dedicated to the Naga Devatas, is considered such a powerful day to seek their Anugraha.
Sarpa Suktha Homa
Sarpa Suktha Homa is a Vedic fire ritual in which the Sarpa Suktha, a set of Vedic hymns dedicated to the Naga Devatas, is chanted while offerings are made into the Agni.
In our tradition, Agni is not merely fire, it is considered a divine witness and a messenger, carrying the prayers and offerings of the Sevakartha to the Devatas being invoked. When the Sarpa Suktha is chanted with a clear Sankalpa, the Homa becomes a focused and powerful act of worship directed towards the Naga Devatas.
This Homa is traditionally performed with the following intentions:
Naga Gayatri Mantra Homa
The Naga Gayatri Mantra is a sacred mantra that invokes the divine energy and consciousness of the Naga Devatas, much like other Gayatri Mantras invoke their respective Devatas.
When this mantra is chanted repeatedly during the Homa, and offerings are made into the Agni at the same time, the ritual combines two powerful forms of Upasana together, Mantra Upasana through repeated chanting, and Agni Upasana through the offerings made into the sacred fire. This combination is considered especially effective in Vedic tradition for connecting the devotee's prayers directly to the Devata being worshipped.
The Homa is performed with a Sankalpa that seeks the Anugraha of the Naga Devatas, relief from Dosha related effects, protection for the family, prosperity, and the fulfilment of sincere and righteous wishes.
Why Perform These Homas on Naga Panchami
Certain days in our calendar are considered especially suited to the worship of specific Devatas. Just as Mahashivaratri is considered the most powerful day to worship Bhagwan Shiva, Naga Panchami holds the same significance for the worship of Naga Devatas.
On this day, four elements come together to make the puja especially powerful:
Sacred Tithi, Naga Devata Upasana, Vedic Mantras, Homa Agni and Sankalpa
When Sarpa Suktha Homa and Naga Gayatri Mantra Homa are performed on this very Tithi, the combined effect of the sacred day, the mantras and the fire ritual is considered far more potent than performing the same rituals on an ordinary day. This is why devotees across generations have chosen Naga Panchami specifically for seeking Naga Devata Anugraha and Sarpa Dosha Shanti.
A Divine Opportunity This Naga Panchami
Not every obstacle in life has a cause we can clearly see. Our sages have long understood that some struggles are rooted in deeper karmic patterns and Doshas that are not always visible on the surface.
This Naga Panchami, take a moment to turn towards the Naga Devatas through Sarpa Suktha Homa and Naga Gayatri Mantra Homa, and seek:
श्रद्धया क्रियते कर्म, अनुग्रहाय देवतानाम्
With Bhakti, Shraddha and a sincere Sankalpa, seek the blessings of the Naga Devatas this Naga Panchami.
Sevas Offered
We offer the following Sevas for Naga Panchami. Please choose the one that best suits your family's needs.
Seva 1: Sarpa Suktha Homa and Naga Gayatri Mantra Homa Includes Ksheerabhisheka and Haridhrabhisheka to Naga, along with Archana and Mangalaarti.
Seva 2: Sarpa Suktha Homa and Naga Gayatri Mantra Homa (Individual and Customized) The same rituals as Seva 1, performed individually and customized for one Sevakartha and their family, along with Ksheerabhisheka, Haridhrabhisheka to Naga, Archana and Mangalaarti.
Seva 3: Ksheerabhisheka and Haridhrabhisheka Includes Haridhralankara to Naga, Archana, Naivedya and Mangalaarti. Please note, this seva can only be opted for by Sevakarthas who are booking or have already booked the Homa.
How the Puja is Performed for NRI Devotees
Distance is never a barrier to devotion. For our devotees living abroad in the USA, UK, Canada, UAE, Australia and elsewhere, we make Naga Panchami puja accessible and meaningful, no matter where you are.
We understand that being away from home does not lessen the wish to stay connected with tradition and family blessings, and we are here to make that connection simple and heartfelt.
In the spiritual realm, physical boundaries hold no power, ensuring a connection between you and the divine.
Experience the spiritual essence from the comfort of your home by tuning into live streams of the rituals performed by experienced priests.
If you miss the live event, a recorded video will be provided, allowing you to watch the sacred rituals at your convenience.
Receive blessed prasad delivered directly to your home, ensuring you remain connected to the divine blessings.
Participate in the rituals remotely without the need to visit the temple.
Stay spiritually connected through live and recorded rituals, with blessings brought to you through prasad delivery.
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The Naga Devatas have long been honoured in our tradition as protectors of family, guardians of prosperity and keepers of the unseen forces of nature. This Naga Panchami, take a step towards their blessings through Sarpa Suktha Homa and Naga Gayatri Mantra Homa, performed with Vedic mantras, sacred Agni and heartfelt Sankalpa.
श्रद्धया क्रियते कर्म, अनुग्रहाय देवतानाम्
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What is Naga Panchami?
Naga Panchami is a sacred day dedicated to the worship of Naga Devatas, observed on the Panchami Tithi of Shravana Shukla Paksha.
Q. What is Sarpa Dosha?
Sarpa Dosha refers to certain planetary placements in the birth chart, often connected with Rahu and Ketu, believed to cause delays and obstacles in important areas of life.
Q. What is the difference between Sarpa Dosha and Kala Sarpa Dosha?
Sarpa Dosha refers broadly to afflictions connected with serpent energies in the chart, while Kala Sarpa Dosha specifically occurs when Rahu and Ketu surround all other planets.
Q. Who should perform Sarpa Suktha Homa?
Anyone experiencing repeated delays in marriage, progeny, career or family matters, or anyone wishing to seek the blessings of Naga Devatas, can perform this Homa.
Q. Can I perform this puja online if I live outside India?
Yes, the puja is performed with your Sankalpa taken in your name and gotra, live streamed for you to watch, with prasad delivered to your family in India.
Q. What is included in the Homa booking?
Depending on the seva chosen, your booking includes Sarpa Suktha Homa, Naga Gayatri Mantra Homa, Ksheerabhisheka, Haridhrabhisheka, Archana, Naivedya and Mangalaarti.
Q. What happens after I book the puja?
Our team will contact you on to confirm your details, including name and gotra for Sankalpa, and share the live streaming link closer to the date.
Please note: The temple mentioned above may change based on certain on-ground dynamics. However, please be assured that the puja will definitely be conducted in an appropriate temple without any compromise.
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