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Which eight snakes are worshiped on Nag Panchami

Nag Panchami 2025: The festival of Nag Panchami in Hinduism is a symbol of worship and reverence of snakes, which is celebrated on the Panchami date of Shukla Paksha of Sawan month. This festival is associated with gratitude and a sense of protection towards snakes. In many parts of India, the festival of Nag Panchami is celebrated with great reverence and faith.

Snakes have the status of deity in Hinduism. It is said that worshiping the serpent deity ends Kalsarp Dosha, Snake Fear and unknown obstacles in life. On this day, bathing, worshiping and offering milk to the serpent deity is considered to be particularly virtuous. On the day of Nag Panchami, there is a law to worship eight major serpents.

Eight major Nag (Ashtnag) to be worshiped on Nag Panchami

1. Ananta (Ananta)

From the beginning of the universe to the end, the infinite powerful serpent. He is also called the bed of Lord Vishnu.

2. Vasuki (Vasuki)

At the time of churning the ocean, the gods and asuras, whose bodies were made a rope of churning. Shivji's neck is beautified.

3. Sheesha

The servants of Lord Vishnu and the infinite earth are holding their fans.

4. Padma (Padma)

They are considered a snake associated with the water element and are symbols of prosperity and peace.

5. Mahapadma (Mahapadma)

They reside in the Himalayan region and symbolize glacial energy.

6. Takshak

Famous in the Mahabharata period, the descendant of Arjuna who brings the brunt of King Parikshit. It is considered very powerful and anti -anti -anti.

7. Kulik (Kulik)

Justice and protecting religion. In some texts, they are also described as the messenger of Yamraj.

8. Karkotak (Karkotak)

These Nag are worshipers of Lord Shiva and are considered ascetic. They are also called the suzerain of tantric powers.

Worship method

Milk, Akshat, Kush, sandalwood, flowers, coarse grass are offered by taking the names of these eight serpents.

This puja can also be performed by offering milk on the wall, offering milk on the earthen snake or Shivling.

At the time of worship, the mantra "Om Namah Sarpabhyah" is chanting.

Benefits of worship of Ashtnagas

Freedom from Kalsarp Dosha

Achievement of child happiness

Snake protects from fear and accidents

Mental and family peace

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