Nag Panchami 2026: Date, Puja Muhurat, Vidhi, Katha, Mantra & Kaal Sarp Dosh Remedies
Nag Panchami is the day of worshipping the Nagas (serpent deities), observed on the Panchami of Shravana Shukla Paksha. Serpents are closely associated with Lord Shiva (who wears Vasuki around his neck) and with Lord Vishnu (who rests on Sheshnag), so this day carries deep significance — and it is the most auspicious day for Kaal Sarp Dosh remedies. Here is your guide to Nag Panchami 2026.
Nag Panchami 2026: date & muhurat
| Nag Panchami | Monday, 17 August 2026 |
|---|---|
| Puja muhurat | 05:51 AM to 08:29 AM |
| Panchami tithi begins | Sunday, 16 August 2026 at 04:52 PM |
| Panchami tithi ends | Monday, 17 August 2026 at 05:00 PM |
This year Nag Panchami falls on a Monday — Lord Shiva’s day — and coincides with the third Sawan Somwar, making it especially powerful. (In Gujarat, Nag Panchami is observed later, on 1 September 2026.)
Significance & Kaal Sarp Dosh
Worshipping the Nag Devta on this day is believed to protect the family from fear, disease and snake-related dangers, and to bring blessings of progeny and prosperity. For those whose horoscope has Kaal Sarp Dosh (all planets hemmed between Rahu and Ketu), Nag Panchami is the ideal day to perform remedial puja, chant the Sarpa mantras and seek relief from its effects.
Nag Panchami puja vidhi
- Bathe early and clean the puja area; draw or place an image of Nag Devta.
- Offer milk, water, flowers, haldi-kumkum, akshat and durva to the Nagas.
- Worship Lord Shiva with bel-patra and offer jalabhishek on the Shivling.
- Chant the Nag/Sarpa mantras and read the Nag Panchami katha.
- Feed Brahmins or the needy and avoid digging the earth or harming any creature on this day.
Nag / Shiva mantra
ॐ नागकुलाय विद्महे विषदन्ताय धीमहि तन्नो सर्पः प्रचोदयात्॥
ॐ नमः शिवाय॥
FAQs
When is Nag Panchami 2026?
Monday, 17 August 2026; puja muhurat 05:51 AM to 08:29 AM.
Is Nag Panchami good for Kaal Sarp Dosh remedies?
Yes — it is considered the most auspicious day for Kaal Sarp Dosh puja and mantras.
Wondering if your chart has Kaal Sarp Dosh? Get it checked this Nag Panchami. For a personalised auspicious muhurat, remedies or a reading based on your own birth chart, talk to an astrologer on Astro Logics, explore our spiritual library of aartis, chalisas and mantras, or find puja essentials in the divine store.
Note: This article is based on the Vedic Panchang, traditional beliefs and astrological calculations. Dates and muhurat timings follow the standard North-India panchang and can vary by city and calendar tradition (Purnimanta / Amanta) — please confirm with your local panchang or a learned pandit before observing the vrat.
