Nag Panchami 2025: Puja Vidhi, Muhurat & Powerful Remedies for Rahu-Ketu Dosha

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Nag Panchami is a sacred festival in Sanatan Dharma, observed to honor the divine serpent energies known as Nagas. These serpents are not ordinary beings; they are carriers of cosmic forces that influence human destiny. Our scriptures describe them as protectors of hidden treasures, guardians of karma, and powerful entities connected to the planets Rahu and Ketu. Worshipping Nag Devta on this day helps remove serpent-related doshas, protects one’s home, and blesses the family with peace and prosperity. In the Puranas, it is mentioned that Lord Shiva adorns the serpent Vasuki, symbolising mastery over fear and poison. Offering prayers to the Nagas on this day invokes their blessings and pacifies any malefic influence of Rahu and Ketu.

Puja Timing & Rituals for 2025

According to the Hindu Panchang, the festival of Nag Panchami is celebrated every year on the Panchami Tithi of the Shukla Paksha in the holy month of Shravan. For the year 2025, the Panchami Tithi will begin on 28 July 2025 at 11:24 PM and end on 30 July 2025 at 12:46 AM. Based on the Panchang, this sacred festival will be observed on 29 July 2025.

Simple Puja Vidhi for Nag Panchami 2025

Wake up early during the Brahma Muhurat, bathe, and wear clean traditional clothes.
Prepare the puja space and place an idol or picture of Nag Devta.
Offer flowers, turmeric, sandalwood, and akshat (unbroken rice) to the deity.
Pour milk mixed with honey over the idol or at an anthill where Nagas are believed to reside.
Light a ghee lamp, offer incense, and chant mantras like “Om Namah Shivaya”.
Recite Rahu and Ketu mantras with devotion.
End the puja with an aarti and distribute prasad to family members.

Performing this Puja Vidhi during the auspicious time ensures blessings and protection from serpent-related troubles. Rahu-Ketu Dosha & Its Effects In astrology, Rahu and Ketu are shadow planets, yet their influence is powerful and transformative. Rahu represents desires, illusions, and sudden events, while Ketu relates to past life karma, detachment, and spiritual liberation. When these planets are placed unfavorably in the horoscope, they create Rahu-Ketu dosha (also called Sarpa dosha), leading to various life challenges.

Common effects of Rahu-Ketu dosha include:

Repeated obstacles in career or business.
Disputes over property and sudden financial instability.
Delay or problems in marriage and relationships.
Health issues that remain unresolved.
Mental stress and constant dissatisfaction despite hard work.

For those engaged in property dealing, land businesses, or activities related to real estate, the energy of Rahu and Ketu becomes even more significant. Pacifying these planets on Nag Panchami can remove many hurdles.

Special Remedies & Mantras

Performing Rahu Ketu remedies on Nag Panchami is considered highly auspicious. These remedies, rooted in ancient tradition, help balance planetary influences and bring peace.

Offer Milk to Nag Devta: On Nag Panchami, pour milk at a snake temple or anthill to honor the Nagas.
Chant Rahu Mantra:
“Om Bhram Bhreem Bhroum Sah Rahave Namah” – chant 108 times to calm Rahu’s malefic effects.
Chant Ketu Mantra:
“Om Sraam Sreem Sroum Sah Ketave Namah” – chant 108 times to seek Ketu’s blessings.
Donate Black Items: Giving black sesame seeds, mustard oil, or a black cloth to the needy pacifies Rahu.
Worship Lord Shiva: Abhishek of the Shivlinga with milk, water, and bilva leaves, while reciting the Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra, is especially powerful.

These remedies, when performed with faith, reduce the effects of Rahu-Ketu dosha and enhance spiritual protection.

Dos & Don’ts on Nag Panchami

Observing certain customs on this sacred day ensures that the puja gives full results.

Dos:

Offer milk, flowers, and turmeric to Nag Devta with a pure heart.
Keep the house and puja space clean.
Observe fasting or eat only saatvik food like fruits and milk.
Show respect to snakes and all creatures.

Don’ts:

Do not dig the earth on this day.
Avoid cutting vegetables or using sharp objects during puja hours.
Do not consume alcohol, non-vegetarian food, garlic, or onion.
Avoid speaking harsh words or creating conflicts.

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