According to the Hindu calendar, Nag Panchami is celebrated every year on the Panchami Tithi of the Shukla Paksha in the month of Sawan. This festival is observed to honor and worship snakes. In the year 2025, Nag Panchami will be celebrated on June 29th. On this day, special worship is offered to Nag Devta (the snake deity), and fasting, rituals, and donations are performed to please Lord Shiva. According to religious beliefs, donating certain special items on this day is considered auspicious.
It is Auspicious to Give Food and Clothes to Snake Charmers
On the day of Nag Panchami, if you see a snake charmer nearby, it is considered very auspicious to offer them food, give them alms, and donate clothes. This tradition is quite old, and it is believed that doing so maintains the blessings of Nag Devta. Giving donations to snake charmers averts sudden crises in life and maintains mental peace.
Give Essential Items to the Poor and Needy
On Nag Panchami, helping the needy according to your ability is very virtuous. Especially those who do not have food, drink, or clothes, it is considered best to donate food, clothes, money, or items of their choice on this day. It is believed that whoever donates selflessly on this day, both Lord Shiva and Nag Devta bestow their blessings upon them.
Auspicious Results are Obtained by Feeding a Brahmin
On this day, inviting a deserving Brahmin to your home and respectfully feeding them is also considered a particularly virtuous act. It is believed that donating after feeding a Brahmin eliminates many types of sins and maintains happiness and peace in the family. Feeding Brahmins is part of tradition, and doing so on this day brings special rewards.
Donate Silver Nag-Nagin (Snake Couple) in Shiva Temple
On the day of Nag Panchami, some people go to temples and offer a pair of snakes made of silver. Donating this is considered particularly fruitful. This remedy is considered very useful, especially for those who have Kaal Sarp Dosh (a specific astrological condition) in their horoscope. Doing so provides relief from the defects and removes obstacles in life.
Donating Milk Brings Peace and Contentment
Donating milk on this day is also an age-old tradition. It is especially believed to be auspicious to offer milk to Nag Devta. It is believed that donating milk on this day provides relief from fear, insecurity, and mental unrest. Also, it is believed that it fulfills wishes. Some people keep milk near snake burrows, but nowadays this tradition is performed symbolically.
Donating Iron Items is Considered Beneficial
According to religious beliefs, donating iron items such as knives, pans, tools, etc., on the day of Nag Panchami can ease many complicated tasks in life. Iron is also associated with the planets Rahu and Ketu, which are considered related to snakes. In such a situation, donating iron on this day can also calm planetary defects in the horoscope. In addition, donating salt is also considered auspicious on this day.
Donation Made with Faith is Fruitful
Nag Panchami is not only a day of worship, but it is also a symbol of faith and service. Those who donate wholeheartedly on this day receive many kinds of auspicious fruits. The special thing is that big things are not required for donation, but purity of feelings and true faith are essential. Whether it is milk, rice, or clothes, whatever item is given with the right feeling has a positive effect.
Special Decorations are Made in Homes on Nag Panchami
On this day, some people draw the figure of Nag Devta on the walls of their houses, while some people make an idol of a snake out of clay in the streets and neighborhoods and worship it. Turmeric, vermilion, milk, rice, and flowers are offered in the worship. After this, the tradition of donation is observed. Women keep a special fast on this day and wish for the happiness and peace of their family from Nag Devta.
Importance of Donation in Religious Texts
The importance of donation on Nag Panchami has been explained in detail in the Puranas and other religious texts. In particular, the Skanda Purana mentions that donating on this day protects a person from the fear of snakes in life and also from fire and water accidents.
