Nagpanchami being observed today
Summary
Nepal is observing Nagpanchami today as devotees worship Nag, the serpent deity, and mark the festival by placing serpent images above their doors for protection and prosperity. Temples and sacred ponds including Nagpokhari, Taudaha and Nagdaha have drawn large crowds in the Kathmandu Valley.
Key Points
- Nepal is observing Nagpanchami today with devotees across the country worshipping Nag, the serpent deity.
- Many households place images of serpents above their main doors as a symbol of reverence and protection.
- Devotees visit temples and sacred water bodies such as Nagpokhari, Taudaha and Nagdaha to offer prayers, flowers and milk.
- The festival reflects the traditional Hindu practice of revering nature and seeking harmony with it.
