The auspicious month of Sawan is currently ongoing and during this time, people are immersed in the worship of lord Shiva. Special rituals are held every Monday of this month to please the god. Several other festivals are set to be celebrated on this month. The auspicious occasion of Nag Panchami also falls in this month. This festival is commemorated by Hindus, Buddhists and Jains. The rituals of Nag Panchami are held on the fifth day of the bright half of the month of Sawan, according to the Hindu calendar.
The auspicious day of Nag Panchami is considered significant for getting rid of doshas (faults). The Serpent Deity, also known as Nagaraja, is worshipped on this day. According to religious beliefs, worshipping the serpent deity on this day helps a person to get rid of Kaal Sarp dosha and Pitra dosha. In a conversation, astrologer and Vastu consultant Pandit Hitendra Kumar Sharma shared some details about this day. Read this article to learn more
Know the Date and Time of Nag Panchami:
This year, Nag Panchami will be observed on August 9. The sacred muhurat for conducting the rituals starts at 5:47 PM and will continue til 8:27 PM.
Rituals you should follow to get good results:
On the day of Nag Panchami, you should light a diya with sesame oil. It is believed that sesame is related to the ancestors who left us and it plays a significant role in providing food to them after death. Any offerings to the ancestors are considered incomplete without sesame.
Why Light Diya Using Sesame Oil
According to Hindu beliefs, sesame pleases the ancestors and when the ancestors are pleased, it helps to get rid of all the troubles in life. If there is Pitra dosh in your horoscope, offering sesame or lighting a diya with sesame oil can help you get rid of it. Follow these at your homes to get better results.
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