Nag Panchami 2021: Devotees throng temples to offer prayers
Women worship the Snake god or the Nag Devta and offer milk to the serpents. It symbolises the offering of milk to the snake gods. Women pray for the well being of their brothers and family members.
Zee Media Bureau
| Aug 14, 2021, 17:54 PM IST
As per the Hindu calendar, the day dedicated to offering prayers to the snake god happens to be on the fifth day of the bright half of the lunar month of Shravan or Sawan (July/August).
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Devotees worshipped at a temple in Bhopal
The auspicious occasion of Nag Panchami is being celebrated this year on August 13. On this day, Nag (serpents) are prayed to. As many as 12 serpent gods are worshipped on this day which is believed to be very auspicious.
Devotees offer prayer on the occasion of the Naga Panchami festival, in Bhopal.
(Pic Courtesy: ANI Photo)
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A man dressed as Mahatma Gandhi at a temple
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Devotees worshipped at Mukthi Naga temple
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Devotees pouring milk to perform pooja at Naga statue
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A view of a decorated Shivlinga
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