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Here's why snakes are worshipped in Naagpanchami
August 13, 2021 15:22 pm
According to the lunar calendar, every year Naagpachami is observed on the fifth day of the bright half of the Nepali month of Shrawan. Naagpanchami is the festival dedicated to Naag or the serpent god. During Nagpanchami, poster/paintings with motifs of snakes, half-human half-snake forms, Lord Krishna sitting or standing on multi-headed snake, insects, frog and more are seen pasted on the front door of the houses.
Naagpanchami being observed today
August 13, 2021 09:15 am
KATHMANDU, August 13: Naagpanchami, a festival of Hindus is being observed today. The festival is being celebrated as per the time-honored tradition across the country.
IN PICTURES: Naagpanchami
August 16, 2018 11:25 am
KATHMANDU, Aug 16: Hindus are observing the Naagpanchami festival today as per the time-honored tradition at Naagpokhari, Kathmandu.
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