Nag Devata (Serpent God) — Puja Vidhi
Nag Panchami Puja Vidhi
Complete step-by-step procedure for Nag Panchami Puja. Follow this correct Vedic method to perform the puja at home or at a temple.
Last updated: 23 April 2026 · Source: Vedic Tradition
Step-by-Step Nag Panchami Puja Vidhi
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Wake early and take a purifying bath.
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Clean the puja space and draw a snake symbol with turmeric or place a silver or clay serpent image.
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Prepare milk mixed with turmeric for offering.
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Light a ghee lamp and incense.
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Invoke Nag Devata and chant the Nag Gayatri mantra.
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Offer milk, white or yellow flowers, durva grass, and sandalwood paste.
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Recite Nag Stuti prayers.
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Tie a red or yellow thread around the image symbolising protection.
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Conclude with aarti and distribute prasad of milk-based sweets.
Important Rules During Nag Panchami Puja
• Maintain cleanliness — bath before the puja and wear clean clothes.
• Face east or north while performing the puja.
• Keep mobile phones and distractions away during the ritual.
• Women during menstruation should not participate in the main ritual.
• Perform puja with a focused and devotional mind.
• Do not leave the puja incomplete once started.
Benefits of Nag Panchami Puja
Removes Kaal Sarp Dosha and its malefic effects from the birth chart, protects the family from snake bites and reptile-related fears, grants blessings of longevity and health, ensures fertility and progeny for couples struggling with childbirth, brings prosperity and removes ancestral curses, and bestows the protection of Shiva through his serpent associates.
FAQ — Nag Panchami Puja Vidhi
Q.Can I perform Nag Panchami Puja at home?
Yes, Nag Panchami Puja can be performed at home. Wake early and take a purifying bath.
Q.How long does Nag Panchami Puja take?
Nag Panchami Puja typically takes 45–60 minutes. The duration may vary based on the number of participants and whether a pandit is involved.
Q.Do I need a pandit for Nag Panchami Puja?
Nag Panchami Puja can be performed by the family head with guidance. However, for complex rituals, it is recommended to have an experienced pandit guide the procedure.
Q.What is the best time to perform Nag Panchami Puja?
Shravan Shukla Panchami (5th day of bright fortnight in Shravan month) is the primary day. Also auspicious on Nagula Chavithi in South India. Morning hours during Brahma muhurta are ideal. Additionally performed when Kaal Sarp Dosha remedies are prescribed by an astrologer.