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The Naag Panchami festival, one of the prime festivals of Hindus, is celebrated all over India. In Rajasthan it is celebrated in Jodhpur. Known as the festival of snakes, this festival takes place in the months of July-August on the fifth day of the Shravan.
In India snakes or the Nag devta is worshipped as any other God. The festival was initiated in Hinduism by the Aryans and many Hindu Gods like Vishnu and Shiva are associated with the serpent God. Among all snakes the most respected is the Ananta or Sesh Nag.
Features:
According to a legend the devotional act of a little girl towards the serpent god led to the revival of her family when accidentally her father, a farmer killed some serpents while tilling the land. So on this day tilling the land is forbidden.
Women fast on this day. A mixture of cow dung, milk and black powder is prepared with which pictures of snakes are painted on the walls of the house.
The Hindu Goddess of snakes, Mata Manasa is worshipped and offerings of milk, fruits, and sweets are given. The women pray for the well being of their family members. It is considered auspicious if a snake drinks the milk offered to them.
In Jodhpur, large cloth effigies of the mythical and mystical serpent Ananta or Sesh Nag are displayed at the local fair and also taken home to be worshipped.
Season
The best time to visit Jodhpur is during the months of July-August when on the occasion of Naag Panchami fairs are organized and one can take a sneak peek into the religious practices of this region.
How to Reach
By Air
Near by airports are at Jaipur, Jaisalmer, Udaipur and Kota. From all these points, regular flights to major cities are available.
By Rail
Daily trains for Udaipur is available from Delhi, Jaipur. One can take either the Chetak Express or The Palace on wheels.
By Road
Well maintained National Highways provide good road connections. One can avail either the bus services or drive to Jodhpur in private cars and hired taxis.
Tour to India takes you on a virtual tour of Fairs and Festivals in India. Tour to India also gives detailed information and online bookings for tours to Fairs and Festivals in Rajasthan and Naag Panchami is one such festival in Rajasthan. To book the tour or for more information please fill up the given form below.
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