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Nag Panchami Mantras — Serpent (Naga) Worship

Nag Panchami (नाग पंचमी) is the festival of serpent (Naga) worship, on the fifth day of Shravana Shukla Paksha. Serpents are revered as protectors and as the ornaments of Lord Shiva and the couch of Lord Vishnu. The day is observed for protection from snakes, relief from Kaal Sarp Dosha, and the blessings of the Nagas. These are the mantras for Nag Panchami.

Naga Devata Mantra

Chant "Om Navakulaya Vidmahe Vishadantaya Dhimahi Tanno Sarpa Prachodayat" and "Om Nagdevtaya Namah", saluting the nine Naga deities (Anant, Vasuki, Shesha, and the rest).

Om Namah Shivaya

ॐ नमः शिवाय

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Shiva Mantras — Serpents Adorn Shiva

Serpents are the ornaments of Lord Shiva. Chant "Om Namah Shivaya" and recite the Shiv Chalisa on Nag Panchami for the Nagas' and Shiva's blessings.

Om Namah Shivaya

ॐ नमः शिवाय

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Shiv Chalisa

॥ दोहा ॥

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Mahamrityunjaya Mantra — Protection

Chant the Mahamrityunjaya Mantra for protection from the fear of snakes and from Kaal Sarp Dosha, and for health and long life.

Mahamrityunjaya Mantra

ॐ त्र्यम्बकं यजामहे सुगन्धिं पुष्टिवर्धनम्।

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is Nag Panchami 2026?▼
Nag Panchami is observed on the fifth day (Panchami) of Shravana Shukla Paksha, in July–August, during the holy month of Shravan.
Which mantra to chant on Nag Panchami?▼
Chant the Naga mantra "Om Nagdevtaya Namah" and the Naga Gayatri, and "Om Namah Shivaya", since serpents adorn Lord Shiva. Recite the Shiv Chalisa and the Mahamrityunjaya Mantra for protection from snake-fear and Kaal Sarp Dosha.
How is Nag Panchami celebrated?▼
Devotees worship images or idols of serpents (or a snake-hole or Shivling) with milk, water, flowers, haldi-kumkum and durva, and offer milk and lotus to the Nagas. Many visit Shiva or Naga temples. It is considered especially important for those with Kaal Sarp Dosha in their horoscope.
How does Nag Panchami help with Kaal Sarp Dosha?▼
Kaal Sarp Dosha is a planetary affliction involving Rahu and Ketu (the shadow serpents). Worshipping the Nagas on Nag Panchami, offering milk, chanting "Om Namah Shivaya" and the Mahamrityunjaya Mantra, and performing the Naga puja or a Kaal Sarp Dosha nivaran at a temple are the traditional remedies.

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