Nag Panchami 2026: Date, tithi, shubh muhurat, puja vidhi, rituals and significance

Nag Panchami 2026 is being observed on August 17. Check the exact Panchami Tithi, shubh puja muhurat, Nag Panchami rituals, vrat rules, mythology and significance of this important Hindu festival.

New Delhi: As the monsoon clouds gather over India, a festival rooted in one of Hinduism’s most enduring symbols returns on August 17. Nag Panchami 2026 will see devotees across the country turn to serpent deities with prayers, offerings and rituals, an observance that is as much about faith and protection as it is about humanity’s relationship with nature. Falling in the sacred month of Shravan, the festival also coincides this year with the third Sawan Somwar, adding another layer of religious significance.

Nag Panchami 2026 tithi

Nag Panchami will be observed on Monday, August 17, 2026, during Shukla Paksha Panchami of Shravan (Sawan) month.

According to panchang calculations, the Panchami Tithi begins at 4:52 PM on August 16 and ends at 5:00 PM on August 17. Since Panchami prevails during the relevant daytime period on August 17, that is the principal day of observance across most of India.

The date can differ regionally. In Gujarat, which follows a........

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