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Panchami Tithi
Panchami is a lunar tithi of the Hindu panchang. Below are the ruling deity, vrat, religious significance and what to do or avoid on Panchami tithi in both the Shukla and Krishna paksha.
Shukla Paksha
Ruling deity
Nagdevata / Maa Lakshmi
Vrat / festival
Nag Panchami (Shravan), Shri Panchami
Significance
Panchami is dedicated to the serpent deity and Maa Lakshmi. Offering milk to serpents on this day is believed to protect the entire family lineage.
What to do
Serpent worship, offering of milk, recite praises of Maa Lakshmi
What to avoid
Digging earth, harming snakes
Worship mantra
ॐ श्रीं महालक्ष्म्यै नमः
Krishna Paksha
Ruling deity
Nagdevata (Serpent Deity)
Vrat / festival
Nag Panchami (Shravan)
Significance
Krishna Panchami is auspicious for serpent worship. Worshipping Nagas brings peace and protects the family lineage.
What to do
Serpent worship, offering of milk, recite peace hymns
What to avoid
Digging earth, harming snakes
Worship mantra
ॐ नागेभ्यो नमः
⚠️ This information is based on traditional panchang calculations and is meant as general guidance. For important ceremonies such as marriage or Griha Pravesh, please confirm the muhurat with a qualified pandit or acharya. Timings can shift slightly by city as sunrise and sunset differ.