Naag panchami is celebrated on the shukla paksha panchami of shravan maas. Performing Kal sarpa puja on this day has a special significance in hinduism. It is believed that performing kal sarpa puja on this day gives a native relief from the all kinds of negative effects of this dosha. Hence, shanti puja is performed on this day by worshipping Lord Shiva and shivalinga to destroy the ill-effects of kal sarpa yoga. Performing jalabhishek on Dwadash jyotirlinga on this is considered to auspicious.
A person suffering from Kal sarpa yoga should observe fast on Naag panchami and flow a pair of snakes made of silver into a flowing water. Offering a pair of snake make with eight elements and or glass on a shivalinga also gives relief from this dosha. The native should chant Shiva panchakshara mantra “Om Namah shivaya counting on a rosay give relief from its negative effects. Worshipping the lord with milk, honey, sugar is considered to give beneficial results. Worshipping Mahakaleshwar on this day destroys this defect forever. It is a festival of faith and fervor. On this day, worshiping Lord Shiva, the holder of serpent, is considered auspicious.
Puja for Kaal sarpa Dosha in Naag Panchami
According to the astrology, the God of fifth date is Snake. As, Naag Panchami is celebrated in Sharav Maas, hence, no digging of earth is done in this month. On the day of Naag Panchami, ploughing of field, digging of foundation is not good. Because, habitat of snake is considered to be beneath the earth. Digging of land can hurt the Snake God.At many places of nation, Naag Panchami is also celebrated on Panchami Tithti of Krishan Paksha.
On the day of Naag Panchami, fast is kept in order to please God Snake . In this fast, after the sunset and whole day fasting, Kheer is prepared as an offering for God snake while worshiping it. First of all the Kheer is offered to God snake or to Lord Shiva, and then eaten as Prashad (offering from God), by everyone. The person keeping the fast should strictly follow all the rules. People who’s Kundali have Kaal Sarp Yoga, should keep fast and offer worshiping as mentioned for the pacification of this dosha.
On the day of Naag Panchami, people keeping fast, should make a sculpture of snake with cow dunk, and worship the lord with milk, grass, Kusha, sandalwood, rice, flower and sweet(Ladoo). They should recite Naag stotra or chant Naag mantras to please the God Snake. The fragrance of sandalwood is especially dear to Serpent God. Hence, sandalwood should be used while worshiping. White lotus is also used while offering prayer to the lord.. Chanting of the mantras, reduces the inauspicious effect of Kalsarp Yoga.