The Nag Panchami Festival that falls on the Shrawan Shukla Panchami as per the lunar calendar is being observed today across the country by Hindus as per the time-honored tradition.
The festival is being marked by worshipping Nag or the snake god and pasting a picture of the snake god above the main door of the house.
It is believed that sticking the picture of the snake god safeguards the family from snakes and scorpions, fire and lightning.
Nag Puja is believed to have started in the Vedic time and Nag is considered the king of snakes as per the Vedic tradition.
Similarly, Nag Panchami has been offered by offering special Pujas at Nagdaha and Siddhapokhari in Bhaktapur.
Locals worshipped the statue of Nag situated in the center of Nagdaha by offering milk and Akshata amidst rituals this morning.
The snake god is offered cow milk, Akshata, Dubo grass, rice pudding and Roti with due respect after worship.
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