Nag Panchami — worship of nag-deities on Shravan Shukla Panchami. Nag Panchami 2026 on 19 August (Wednesday). Best day for Kaal-Sarp Dosha remedy.
✦ Nag Panchami 2026 Muhurat
Panchami begins: 18 Aug 11 PM. Ends: 19 Aug 8:30 PM.
Puja muhurat: 19 Aug sunrise (5:50 AM) to noon. Amrit choghadiya best.
📚Sources & References
Content in this article is verified against the following classical and modern authoritative sources. Readers may independently verify against the original sources.
- ▪Surya Siddhanta — classical Sanskrit astronomical text (~5th century CE)
- ▪Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra — foundational text on Vedic astrology by Maharishi Parashara
- ▪Muhurta Chintamani by Ram Daivajna (16th century) — standard reference for muhurat selection
- ▪Astronomical Algorithms by Jean Meeus (Willmann-Bell, 1998) — basis for all astronomical computations on this site
- ▪Lahiri Ayanamsa — standard sidereal reference adopted by the Indian Calendar Reform Committee (1955)
✦ Frequently Asked Questions
Is it OK to feed milk to live snakes?▼
No — snakes lactose-intolerant. Offer milk only to idol/image, not live snakes.
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