– Nag Panchami is considered an important festival in Hinduism where snakes are worshipped
– It falls on the fifth day of the bright half of the month of Shravan
– In 2024, Nag Panchami is being celebrated on August 9th
– Special prayers are offered to the seven Nagas – Sheshnag, Vasuki, Takshak, Karkotak, Padm, Kulik, and Shankh
– Worshiping these Nagas is believed to bring blessings and protection from snake-related fears
– Each of these Nagas has a specific significance and mythological backstory
– Observing Nag Panchami in the month of Shravan is considered auspicious and brings prosperity and growth in life.