Festival guide

Nag Panchami

नाग पंचमी

Worship of Nagas and serpent deities during Shravana.

At a glance

How is Nag Panchami dated?

Nag Panchami is an annual Hindu observance whose Gregorian date can change each year. Samvat calculates each year's date from its tithi Panchang rule; choose a year for the exact date and tithi.

Also known as: Nagpanchami, Naag Panchami.

Yearly reference

Nag Panchami dates by year

Choose a year for the exact Gregorian date, Hindu date, observance rule, and related calendar links.

Why this date?

Falls on Shravana Shukla Panchami, the fifth tithi of the bright fortnight in Shravana.

Learn how Hindu calendar dates are calculated

Nag Panchami tithi and Panchang details

Date determined by

Lunar tithi

Category

Major festival

Nakshatra

Chitra

Dietary practice

Vegetarian food

Significance

Seeks protection and blessings from serpent deities associated with fertility and water.

Traditions and Regions

Traditions

Naga worshipMilk offeringsTemple visits

Observed in

Pan-IndiaMaharashtraKarnatakaNorth India

Common questions

How is Nag Panchami dated?

Nag Panchami is an annual Hindu observance whose Gregorian date can change each year. Samvat calculates each year's date from its tithi Panchang rule; choose a year for the exact date and tithi.

What is the tithi for Nag Panchami?

The Hindu date is calculated separately each year from the tithi, paksha, and Hindu month for Nag Panchami. Choose a year above to see the details.

Can the date differ by city?

Yes. Panchang values depend on sunrise, sunset, moonrise, and timezone. Samvat's public festival page uses an India-baseline calculation; local observance can differ by city, sampradaya, or family tradition.