Uploaded by vedic cure on 8th aug 2016 For more video please subscribe What Is Naag Panchami? Indians worship snakes in the form of supreme deities. Nag Panchami is one such festival, where we follow traditional rituals to worship snakes. The festival of Naga Panchami takes place in Shravan Maas; it is celebrated during Shukla Paksha. Since, the festival is dedicated to snakes, we must know that Patal Lok is believed to be the abode of Nagas (snakes). Some of the regional names of Nag Panchami are - Bhratru Panchami, Bishari Puja, Nagavardhini Panchami, etc Why To Celebrate Nag Panchami ? It is believed that long before, the Aryans clan arrived in our country, when Nagas resided in India. If we go back to the historical evidences, snake deities were venerated among Nagas. However, soon this tradition came up into Hinduism and gained prominence. Nag Panchami 2016: Krishna & Kaliya Snake It is also believed that the occurrence between Krishna and Kaliya snake is another reason to celebrate the festival of Naag Panchami. Once, Krishna was playing with the cowboys, when the ball got intertwined in the branch of a high tree. No one, but Lord Krishna, took the initiative to fetch the ball. But, the path was not easy, as one had to place himself above the Yamuna river, which was the residing place for Kaliya snake. Krishna slipped off the tree, while climbing up. This made him fall in the Yamuna, and suddenly, Kaliya emerged out. But, Krishna was in no mood to give up. He fought the snake valiantly, and soon, captured a commanding position over Kaliya snake. Kaliya came to know about Krishna’s extraordinary powers, as the event occurred. Kaliya pleaded Lord Krishna to let it go. Kaliya was left freed by Krishna, as it promised not to harass anyone again. Since then, this is believed to be another reason for the occurrence of Nag Panchami.