Nag Panchami 2023: Snakes are not called deities for no reason, Nag Panchami is celebrated for these 5 snakes

Nag Panchami 2023: This year Nag Panchami is on 21 August 2023. It is said that because of these five main snakes, they are called snake gods. Let us know the important information related to the 5 major snakes of Nag Panchami.

Nag Panchami 2023: Generally, hearing the name of a snake, fear starts to arise in the mind, but in Hinduism, the snake has been considered worshipable. Snakes are being worshiped in India since ancient times. Nag Panchami is celebrated on the fifth day of Shukla Paksha of the month of Sawan . This year Nag Panchami is on 21 August 2023.

On this day there is a ritual of special worship of Sheshnag, Vasuki Nag, Takshak Nag, Karkotak Nag and Pingla Nag. It is said that because of these five main snakes, they are called snake gods. Let us know the important information related to the 5 major snakes of Nag Panchami.

5 major snakes of Nag Panchami

Sheshnag - According to the scriptures, Sheshnag is considered the first snake in the universe. It is said that the earth rests on the head of Sheshnag. According to Mahabharata, Sheshnag was incarnated as Lakshmana in Tretayuga and then as Balramji in Dwapar. He is considered the supreme servant of Lord Vishnu. It is a religious belief that Sheshnag has thousands of heads which have no end, hence it is also called Anant. Sheshnag Kashyap is the eldest, mighty Nagraj of Kadru, the wife of Rishi.

Vasuki Nag - The name of the snake who sits around Shiva's neck is Vasuki. Vasuki is considered the brother of Sheshnag. Vasuki snake's place comes after Sheshnag in Naglok. He churned the ocean by wrapping Vasuki around Mount Sumeru as a rope. Vasuki Nag is the supreme servant of Lord Shiva.

Takshak Nag - Takshak is considered the most dangerous snake in the Nagvansh. It is believed that Takshak Nag had established Takshakashila. King Parikshit had died after being bitten by the snake Takshak, to avenge which his son Janamejaya had performed a snake sacrifice to destroy the snake race.

Karkotak Nag - When Karkotak escaped from the boon of Lord Shiva in the Yagya performed to destroy the snake race. Karkotak had praised Lord Shiva during the Yagya. It is believed that after leaving there, Karkotak Nag had come to Ujjain and had done severe penance to Shiva.

Pingala Nag - In Hindu and Buddhist literature, Pingala Nag is considered the guardian of the treasure hidden in Kalinga.