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Nag Panchami 2026 coincides with third Sawan Somwar
Nag Panchami is being observed on August 17, 2026, coinciding with the third Monday of the sacred Shravan month. This rare alignment of the festival with Sawan Somwar increases its religious significance for devotees of Lord Shiva and serpent deities.
Rituals typically involve bathing, cleaning prayer areas, and offering milk, flowers, and water to serpent idols or images. Devotees often recite mantras to seek protection and relief from 'Kaal Sarp Dosha'. Traditional customs advise against digging the earth, using sharp objects like knives or needles, or using iron utensils on this day to avoid offending the deities.
In certain regions like Nagpur, the festival is a significant cultural event where schools, colleges, and newspapers traditionally observe holidays. In other areas, such as Arni, local temples like the Rajan Shesh temple host two-day fairs to mark the occasion.
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] The auspicious time for puja is between 06:04 AM and 08:39 AM.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Worshipping Nag Devta on this day is believed to provide relief from serpent-related defects and bring peace and security to the household.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Astrological beliefs suggest that children born on the Panchami Tithi are intelligent, hardworking, and family-oriented.
- [● 3 SOURCES] Nag Panchami 2026 falls on August 17, which is also a Monday in the Sawan month.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Panchami Tithi begins at 04:52 PM on August 16 and concludes at 05:00 PM on August 17.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The day is considered astrologically significant for mitigating Rahu-Ketu and Kaal Sarp Dosha.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Abhijit Muhurta is scheduled from 11:58 to 12:51. hindi.news18.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The inauspicious Rahu Kaal period occurs from 7:29 to 9:08. hindi.news18.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] August 17, 2026, features a rare coincidence of Nag Panchami and the third Monday of Sawan. www.prabhatkhabar.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] For Aries, the day involves gaining an advantage over opponents and potential business benefits from old contacts. hindi.news18.com