What is the story of Nag Panchami?
The festival of Nag Panchami began when Takshak, the king of snakes, stalked King Janamejaya’s father Parikshit and killed him. To avenge his death, King Janamejaya conducted a yajna to eliminate the entire Naga caste.
Which Panchami is today?
Lakshmi Panchami 2021 will be celebrated on Saturday, April 17 to welcome Goddess Lakshmi into home. Lakshmi Panchami is also known as Kalpadi. On this day, Goddess Lakshmi, the Goddess of wealth and prosperity is worshipped. Lakshmi Panchami is also known as Shri Panchami and Shri Vrata.
What should we offer on Nag Panchami?
The main ritual is offering milk to the Nag Devta or the snake god. Offering milk to snakes is an old tradition in India on panchami tithi and it is said that the ritual keeps evil away. Many also observe fast on that day. Food made with milk as a key ingredient is also offered as prashad to the god.
Why do we fast on Nag Panchami?
It’s said that observing fast on the day of Nag Panchami offers sure protection against the fear of snakebite. On this day, idols/photos of serpent Gods are worshipped with milk, sweets, flowers, and lamps. At many places, devotees also offer milk to live snakes.
Why do we offer milk to snake?
Hindus also offer milk to snakes on the auspicious day to negate their Kal Sarpa dosh- an astrological imbalance in the position of their planets caused by Rahu and Ketu. Offering milk and rice to snakes and the Shivalingam are said to relieve one from all the calamity that lies ahead.
Why do we worship snakes on Nag Panchami?
It is believed that Lord Krishna, had blessed the poisonous Naag Kalia, after defeating him and said that people who will offer milk and prayers to the snakes on that very auspicious occasion will be relieved from their sins.
Does nag drink milk?
Myth 1: Snakes Drink Milk Following this belief people tend to offer milk to snakes on Nag Panchmi, a traditional festival celebrated in Hindu religion. Snakes are cold-blooded reptiles, not mammals. Forcing them to consume milk is not offering worship rather leading them to death.
Can snakes eat oranges?
So back to our original question as to whether snakes eat fruit; we know for sure, they do not nor should not. As an owner, do not attempt to give any species of snake fruit, it will not do them any good and in fact can be dangerous to do so. Snakes eat meat; they need meat and only meat.