Temples to Visit for Festivals in India

Mylapore Kapaleeswarar Temple

There are a large number of Hindu religious festivals celebrated throughout the world. Hindus living in foreign countries also celebrate the festivals as if they are celebrating in their home town. They will not forget their Indian culture, and celebrate it as a token of paying respect to the god. Most important festivals widely celebrated by the Indians […]

Nagula Chavithi 2022 | Nag Chaturthi

Nagula Chavithi or Nag Chaturthi is one of the Telugu regional festivals of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. It is celebrated on the fourth day after Deepavali. In 2022, Nagula Chavithi date is October 28. It falls in Karthika masam as per Telugu calendar. On this day, devotees worship Naga Devata (Serpent God). Nagula Chavithi is a […]

Garuda Panchami 2022 | Garuda Panchami Vrata

Garuda Panchami Puja is a festival dedicated to Garuda, Lord Vishnus vehicle. In 2022, Garuda Panchami date is August 2. Garuda Panchami vrat is observed on Panchami during Shravan month.  It is widely celebrated as Nag Panchami. Garuda Panchami celebrates mother and sons love, affection, devotion and bond between each other. The festival is dedicated […]

Fani Gauri Vratam 2022 | Phani Gowri Puja on Nag Chaturthi & Nag Panchami

Fani Gauri Vratam (Phani Gowri Puja) is a major ritual during Nag Chaturthi and Nag Panchami in Shravan month. ‘Phani’ means Naga or snakes and Gauri is Goddess Parvati. In 2022, Phani Gauri Puja starts on August 1 and ends on August 3. Naga Chaturthi Upvaas date in 2022 is August 1 and Naga Panchami date […]

Nag Panchami Mantra | Naga Panchami Puja Procedure

Nag Panchami is an auspicious day to perform Naga Puja. It is observed in Shravan month & Nag Chaturthi in Kartik month. Here is Nag Panchami puja procedure & Mantras to chant during this vrat. In 2022, Naga Panchami date is August 2. This vrat is mentioned as ‘Naganamanandakari’ in our ancient scriptures as it […]

Nag Panchami Vrat Katha | Story of Naga Panchami Puja

Nag panchami vrat katha or the story associated with it is given here. During the Sarpayaga of King Janamejaya, the entire clan of Serpents was destroyed. Some Serpents went to Lord Brahma and expressed their concern about the existence of Sarpa clan. Brahma consoled them and gave a boon that they will be worshipped as […]

Naga Panchami 2022 | Nagula Panchami date | Nag Pancham

Nag Panchami festival

Nag Panchami (Naga Panchami Puja, Nagula Panchami), is the festival of snakes observed in Shravan month. In 2022, Nag Panchami date is August 2. Naga Chaturthi Upvaas date is August 1. Nag Panchami festival dedicated to Naga devatas (Serpent Gods), falls on the Shravan Shukla Panchami (fifth day in Shukla paksha during Sawan month). Naga Panchami […]

Naag Pancham 2022 in Gujarat

Naga Panchami

Naag Panchami Vrat or Naga Pancham Puja is the festival dedicated to Naga Devatas (Serpent Gods) during Shravan month in Gujarat. In 2022, Naag Panchami in Gujarat is on August 16. Sawan Krishna Paksha Panchami is observed as Naga Panchami in Gujarat. The rituals and customs of Nag Panchami puja in Gujarat are same as […]

Nagpanchami rituals or Naga Panchami Puja, Nagara Panchami Celebrations

Naga Panchami (Nag Panchami Puja, Nagula Panchami), is observed on Panchami during Shravan month (July – August). In 2022, Naga Panchami date is August 2. Nag Chaturthi upvaas 2022 date is August 1. In Gujarat, Nag Panchami 2022 date is August 16. On Nagpanchami day, Naga Devatas (Serpent Gods) are worshipped and offered naivedya such […]

Naga Panchami during Margasira Masam

Naga Panchami is also observed during Margasira masam or Margashirsha month in Andhra Pradesh and some parts of Karnataka. In 2016, Margasira Naga Panchami date is December 4. Devotees consider Naga Panchami, Subramanya Shasti and Mitra Saptami or Surya Saptami are the three auspicious days to worship the deities for better health and wellbeing of […]

Nagapanchami at Kateel Nagadevata Temple

Kateel Durga Parameshwari Temple

Nagapanchami is a grand festival celebrated at Kateel Nagadevata Temple. Nagadevatha Temple is located in the premises of Durga Parameshwari Temple in Kateel, Karnataka. Nagapanchami falls on the Shukla Paksha Panchami in Shravana Month as per Kannada calendar. In 2022, Nagapanchami date is August 2. Both Temples of Naga Devata in the temple receives offering […]

Shravan Panchami: Nag Panchami Nagara Panchami and Mauna Panchami

Shravan Panchami, the fifth day in Shukla Paksha and Krishna Paksha are considered highly auspicious days. Naga Panchami or Nagula Panchami or Nagara Panchami is observed on Shukla Paksha of Shravan month in North India, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh. Naga Panchami 2022 date is August 2. It is also known as Garuda Panchami vrat. In […]

Naga Panchami, 1 August 2014

Naga Panchami

Today, 1 August 2014 is Naga Panchami, Garuda Panchami and Fanigauri Vratham. It falls on Shukla Paksha Panchami in Shravan Month as per North Indian Hindi calendars and Telugu, Kannada and Marathi calendars. It is referred to as ‘Nagula Panchami’ in Andhra Pradesh and ‘Nagara Panchami’ in Karnataka. But in Gujarat, Nagapanchami is observed on […]

Take animal compassion vow on Naga Panchami

Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, sending early Naga panchami greetings to one billion Hindus of the world, has urged them to take a vow of compassion to all animals and treat them with kindness and respect. Zed, who is the president of Universal Society of Hinduism, in a release in Nevada (USA) today, wished that all […]

Mauna Panchami Vrat (Mouna Panchami Puja), Shravan Panchami

Mauna Panchami vrat is observed on Sawan Panchami day. In 2020, Mouna Panchami date is July 25. Mauna Panchami puja is widely observed in North India, especially during Shrabani Mela, held at Deoghar Bhaidyanath Dham. Moun means quietness or silence. In Hindu culture and way of living, Maun has special significance. On the day of […]

13 August 2021, Nag Panchami

13 August 2021 is Nag Panchami, Nagula Panchami, Nagara Panchami. It is a day which is auspicious for Naga Puja, worship of Serpent Gods & Goddesses. Garuda Panchami is also observed today. It falls on Shukla Paksha Panchami in Shravan month. On Naga Panchami day, Kalki Jayanti (first appearance day of Kalki Avatar of Lord […]