While these are killed in the name of research and for producing medicines for severe ailments, they are also tortured for extracting venom, which is regarded as very precious. Snakes are among the endangered species, which are harmed and killed by people for many reasons. Nag Panchami is said to be held at that time, as a means of pacifying the snakes. Their fields remain as the dwelling places of the snakes, and those reptiles are going to be disturbed and displaced when the farmers start their tilling activities. Shravan signals the beginning of the monsoon, and hence, the farmers start their agricultural operations after that. It is also considered special to pray to the snake-God on the fifth day on the month, and hence, Shravan Panchami, the fifth day of Shravan is chosen for the snake worship and celebrated as Nag Panchami. Nag Panchami is the occasion for appeasing the snake Gods, which are held in high esteem. Snakes are also said to represent the immense power of the Sun. It is said that the occasion Krishna performed this feat is celebrated as Nag Panchami.Īccording to our religious beliefs, Surya, the Sun God, Agni, the God of fire, our departed ancestors and snakes are some of the objects held in high reverence.
Krishna fought a fierce battle with the poisonous snake, subdued him at last and made him vacate the place. That spot in the river happened to be the place of residence of the mighty serpent Kaliya, who is said to have attacked Krishna when he jumped into the river to procure the ball. One day, the boy Krishna was playing with his mates on the bank of river Yamuna when the ball is said to have fallen in the waters.
One legend associates the occasion with Lord Krishna. Here, let us get to know about some of them. There are said to be many reasons behind the observance of Nag Panchami. Nag Panchami is observed on the fifth Panchami day of the waxing phase of the Moon in the Shravan month (July-August).
A snake is called 'Nag' and Nag Panchami is a festival celebrated for worshipping and showing respect to the snakes.
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