Nag Panchami 2025
Nag Panchami, the fifth day of the bright fortnight of Shravana, is dedicated to the serpent deities (nagas).
In 2025, Nag Panchami is on Tuesday, 29 July 2025.
- Shukla Panchami begins: 28 Jul 2025, 11:24 PM
- Shukla Panchami ends: 30 Jul 2025, 12:47 AM
Date and timings for New Delhi.
How the date is fixed
Nag Panchami falls on Shukla Panchami of Shravana. The day is decided by the tithi prevailing at sunrise (udaya tithi). When the tithi touches that time on two days, the day it covers more is used.
Calculated for New Delhi. Festival dates can differ by a day between cities and between regional traditions; your family priest's panchang has the final word.
How it is celebrated
People worship images or idols of snakes with milk, turmeric and flowers, visit naga temples and anthills, and avoid digging the earth on this day.
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Frequently asked questions
When is Nag Panchami in 2025?
In 2025, Nag Panchami is on Tuesday, 29 July 2025. (New Delhi)
Why do calendars sometimes show different dates for Nag Panchami?
Hindu festivals follow the lunar tithi, which begins and ends at different clock times. Each festival has a rule about which part of the day the tithi must cover — sunrise, midday, dusk or midnight. When the tithi straddles two days, calendars that apply the rule for a different city, or a different tradition, can land on different days. We show the rule we used and the tithi timings so you can check.