Nag Panchami being observed

Kathmandu, Aug 11 – Nag Panchami, the festival dedicated to serpent god, is being observed across the nation on Sunday. Its celebrated on the fifth day of the moonlit-fortnight in the month of Shrawan (between July and August).

 

People make offerings of the dubo grass, milk and the paste of rice grains, red vermillion powder and yoghurt known as akshata to the Nag deity.

Devotees thronged religious places like Nag Daha, Tau Daha, Pashupatinath and Nag Pokhari in the Capital to worship the serpent god. Shiva temples were also favoured places for veneration as snakes are considered dear to him.

Photo source:Festivals Advices