What should we do on Naga Chaturthi?

Nagula Chavithi is observed by married women for their wellbeing of their children. During the Chavithi festival, women keep fast and observe Naga Puja. Devotees offer milk and dry fruits to Sarpa Devata at the Valmeekam or Putta (snake pits). On Nag Chaturthi day, Ashtanag (seven hooded cobra) is worshipped.

What do you eat on Nagula Chavithi?

Nagula Chavithi is the day people in Andhra Pradesh worship Nagas or snakes….On this day, in my home, we:

• fast through the day;
• worship nagas;
• offer naivedyam of: Vada Pappu. Chalimidi. Chimmili. Panakam. bananas, and milk.
• Eat at night after the Mangala Aarathi. The only food we eat is that offered as naivedyam.

Is Nagula Chavithi good day?

New Delhi | Jagran Lifestyle Desk: Nagula Chavithi is an auspicious day for Hindus as it is dedicated to the Lord of Snakes. On this day, devotees worship snakes and observe a day-long fast to seek the blessings from the Lord of Snakes.

Is it Nagula Chavithi today?

Nagula Chavithi is a major festival in Andhra Pradesh and some parts of Karnataka. Nagula Chavithi 2021 Date: Monday, November 8. Nagula Chavithi 2021 Tithi Begins: 04:21 PM on Nov 07, 2021.

What should not eat in Nag Panchami?

Fasting on Nag Panchami The fast begins at sunrise and continues till sunset. After that ‘kheer’ is offered to the snake God and the fast is broken. Fried and salty foods are not consumed on this day.

What can we eat in Nag Panchami?

It is believed that rice dishes and laddus are liked by Naaga devatha. So people will offer varieties of dishes like halbai, kadubu, ladoo (unde), arishina ele kadubu, ellu panchakajjaya etc., The dishes or recipes prepared on Nagara panchami varies from region to region.

How can we celebrate Nag Panchami at home?

Snake idols made of clay are prepared and worshipped at home with milk, turmeric, grass, kumkum and flowers. Flowers and milk are kept near the burrows and holes where snakes live. People also keep a sculpture made of red soil or cow dung of the snake God near the main entrance of the house.

What is the meaning of Nagula?

A user from Virginia, U.S. says the name Nagula means “snake”.

What can we eat on Nag Panchami?