Nagpur: Nag Panchami, a significant festival in the month of Shravan, is observed with special reverence in temples across Nagpur. On this day, devotees perform rituals to honor Lord Shiva and the deity Nag, symbolizing the serpent. Due to the convergence of Shravan Somvar and Nag Panchami, temples in the city have witnessed a heightened spiritual fervor. Devotees thronged various Shiva temples and Nag temples to offer prayers and perform rituals.
At the Kalyaneshwar Temple in Mahal, the premises were adorned with vibrant flowers, attracting worshippers. Devotees at the Jagriteshwar Temple participated in the ceremonial abhishek (ritual bath) of Lord Shiva with water brought by kavadis (traditional water carriers). The Telankhedi Kalyaneshwar Temple and the Pathaleshwar Temple in Mahal, along with the adjacent Deekshabhoomi premises, experienced a surge of visitors for worship and prayers.
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In Mahal’s Chitnis Park, devotees began their day by seeking darshan (sacred glimpse) of Nagoba, the serpent deity, at the Nagoba Temple.
Traditionally, a few years ago, on Nag Panchami, there was a unique practice where a live snake was carried in a procession by devotees, called “Galligalli Fira” or the snake procession. Citizens used to offer milk to the live snake as a form of worship. However, due to wildlife conservation laws, the practice of live snake worship has been banned.
As Nag Panchami brings together religious practices, devotion, and cultural traditions, the people of Nagpur and the surrounding regions find solace in this day of veneration and celebration.
