Naga Panchami Do's And Don'ts: Things To Keep In Mind
Khushi Surana
28-07-2025, 18:00 IST
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Naga Panchami is a deeply spiritual festival celebrated across India, dedicated to the worship of serpent deities. To ensure your observance is auspicious and respectful, here are some important dos and don’ts to follow!
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Offer milk to snake idols
Offering milk to snake idols and the Shiva Lingam is a common practice to follow on Naga Panchami. It symbolises devotion and seeking their blessings.
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Avoid land digging
Refrain from digging the land on this auspicious day, as it may disturb the snakes and other creatures living underground. It's a day we devote towards snakes, hence we should avoid digging.
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Perform pooja
One of the most important and simple things you can do is perform pooja. Light a diya, chant mantras to honour the god and bring prosperity.
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Don't eat non-veg
On this auspicious avoid eating non-veg food and opt for sattvic food. As we perform pooja and observe fasting, eating non-vegetarian food is non-negotiable.
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Avoid eating leafy vegetables
Leafy greens are often avoided during Nag Panchami, especially in monsoon, as they may contain insects or tiny organisms. It is to prevent harm to living beings.
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