Nag Panchami 2026: Date, auspicious timing, and mythological significance

Nag Panchami 2026 is scheduled to be celebrated on Monday, 17 August 2026, during the holy month of Shravan. According to the Hindu Panchang, the auspicious Puja Muhurat will take place from 05:50 AM to 08:28 AM.

The festival holds significant astrological importance as it falls on a Monday, a day dedicated to Lord Shiva, who is traditionally depicted with the serpent Vasuki. Religious traditions suggest that performing rituals during this specific window offers greater spiritual benefits.

According to Vedic scriptures and the Mahabharata, the festival is tied to the lineage of the Nagas, originating from the union of Sage Kashyapa and Kadru. Notable figures in this mythology include Sheshnag, the eldest and most radiant, and Vasuki, the king of the Nagas. The texts also describe 'Nag-lok' or 'Patala-lok' as a divine realm inhabited by powerful serpent kings like Takshaka and Kaliya, illuminated by the divine gems on their heads.