Significance of Naaga Panchami

The Lunar Nodes of the Moon represent Serpents. Rahu (North Node of the Moon) signifies Sarpa(Snake) and Ketu (South Node of the Moon) signifies Naaga (Cobra).

 

Naagas (Cobras) have a separate world in the nether world, while Sarpas (Snakes) live mostly on Earth due to their lack of a separate world.  The Harivansh Purana identifies Vasuki as the king of Naagas and Takshaka as the king of Sarpas, with Naagas associated with Shiva, Vishnu, and Devas, and Sarpas with negative qualities.

 

Naga, a term meaning “snake,” encompasses various types of Nagas responsible for transforming forces both within and outside of us. The Kundalini Shakti, also known as the coiled snake, is the most significant aspect of our being. Naga Panchami is a day not just dedicated to the worship of snakes but also honoring these transformative energies.

 

During ‘Naaga Panchami’, if an astrological chart is severely affected by Rahu-Ketu issues, it is advisable to take remedial measures to mitigate its negative effects and receive blessings for balance and prosperity.

 

The Significance of Rahu and Ketu

In Vedic Astrology, The Rahu Ketu axis in birth charts provides crucial insights into current life goals and past life merit issues.  In nutshell

  • Rahu, a karmic planet, indicates the need to address a neglected aspect of life in the past, urging individuals to go beyond their apparent dissatisfaction to achieve a satisfactory resolution in the present
  • Ketu represents both good and bad karmic collections, spirituality, and supernatural influences.

 

During ‘Naaga Panchami’, if an astrological chart is severely affected by Rahu-Ketu issues, it is advisable to take remedial measures to mitigate its negative effects and receive blessings for balance and prosperity.

 

Naaga Panchami Puja Timings

Auckland, New Zealand 

Naag Panchami  Tithi Begins: Friday, 9 August 2024 at 7:06 am

Naag Panchami  Tithi Ends:    Saturday, 10 August 2024 at 9:44 pm

Puja Muhurta:   Friday, 9 August 2024, 7:11 a.m. – 9:17 a.m.

New Delhi, India 

Naag Panchami  Tithi Begins: Friday, 9 August 2024 at 12:36 pm

Naag Panchami  Tithi Ends:    Saturday, 10 August 2024 at 03:14 am 

Puja Muhurta:   Friday, 9 August 2024, 5:47 a.m. – 8:27 a.m.

 

 

Naaga Panchami Rituals

  1. Remain Vegetarian onFriday, 9 August 2024 and Saturday, 10 August 2024
  2. Starting at 7:06 A.M. on Friday, 9 August 2024, batter should be made using Atta (Flour), Tel (Oil), and Haldi (Tumeric).

Note: Try NOT to use water, but if it becomes too difficult to make batter without water then you may sprinkle just a few drops of water    

  1. Make 6 Naags (Snakes), 1 bigger and 5 smaller in size. Use MOHARI (Black mustard seeds – black Rai) to make Naags’ eyes
  2. Put them on Steel plate
  3. Anytime during the ‘Puja Muhurta’ (as given above), Worship
  • Lord Ganesha (Ganesha is associated with Ketu) with the mantra “Om Gam Ganapataye Namaha”
  • Goddess Durga (Durga is associated with Rahu) with the mantra “Om Dum Durgaye Namaha”
  1. Perform Shiva Lingam Puja with the following mantras:
  •  “Om Namah Shivaya Namo Nageshwaraya 
  •  “Om Namah Shivaya Namo Viswanathaya”
  1. Perform Abhishek (give bath) with Milk only (not boiled) on each Naag (Snake). The following Mantra may be chanted 9 times per Naag (Snake)  while performing Abhishek:        

 

“अनन्तं वासुकिं शेषं पद्मनाभं च कम्बलं

शन्खपालं ध्रूतराष्ट्रं च तक्षकं कालियं तथा”

 

“Anantam Vaasukim Shesham Padmnaabham Cha Kamblam

             Shankhpaalam  Dhaartraashtram  Cha Takshakam Kaaliyam Tathaa”

 

 

  1. After the Abhishek, show Fragrant incense (Aggarbatti) and Diya to Snakes
  2. Leave the Naags (Snakes) and milk, plate in your altar place till next morning
  3. On Saturday, 10 August 2024, after sunrise place the Naags (snakes) under a plant outside your house.  Plants/Trees should NOT be of Tulasi, Peepal, Bargad or Neem
  4. Additionally, it is suggested to chant your own Personalised Jyotirlinga Mantra at least for 108 times 

“Think Good, See Good, Speak Good, Hear Good, Be Good”

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