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Nag Panchami in Margashirsh Month – Nag Pujan - Nag Dive

In Margashirsh Month (November – December), a Nag Panchami and Naga Puja festival, pujas and rituals are held in many parts in western India. Nag Panchami in Margashirsh Month 2024 is on December 6. It is also known as Nag Pujan - Nag Dive. This particular Nag Puja or rituals, dedicated to Snakes, is observed on the fifth or Panchami day during the waxing phase of moon in Margashirsh month as per traditional Hindu calendar followed in Maharashtra and Karnataka.

Please note that the most popular Nag Panchami is observed in Shravan month (July – August).

In some regions, Nag Devi – the female serpent, is worshipped on the Nag Panchami in Margashirsh Month.