Naag Panchami being observed today (with video)

Published On: August 5, 2019 12:16 PM NPT By: Republica | @RepublicaNepal

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KATHMANDU, Aug 5: Hindus are observing the Naagpanchami festival today as per the time-honored tradition at Naagpokhari, Kathmandu.

Naagpanchami is a festival dedicated to Naag or the serpent god and is observed on the fifth day of the bright half of the Nepali month of Shrawan as per the lunar calendar.

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