Festivals · 2027
Nag Panchami 2027: Friday, 6 August 2027
Nag Panchami in 2027 falls on Friday, 6 August 2027. Computed for Delhi (IST) from the drik-ganit panchang, by the rule: shukla panchami tithi prevailing at sunset. Abhijit Muhurat runs 12:00 PM – 12:54 PM IST.
The date
Friday, 6 August 2027
Abhijit Muhurat (shubh for all works) 12:00 PM – 12:54 PM IST
Rule: Shukla Panchami tithi prevailing at sunset
Reference city: Delhi (IST)
Shubh muhurat windows
Puja is offered in the morning to the nagas. Note the classical prohibition: digging and ground-breaking are avoided today — so property and construction starts should wait for a muhurat date instead.
| Window | Time (IST) | City |
|---|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurat (shubh for all works) | 12:00 PM – 12:54 PM | Delhi |
The Abhijit Muhurat is the midday window most digests treat as universally auspicious — Wednesdays excepted (what it is and why). Windows are computed for Delhi; your city's exact span shifts with local sunrise — check the city panchang or the Bela app.
What does Nag Panchami celebrate?
Nag Panchami, the fifth tithi of Shravana's bright half, worships the nagas — the serpent deities. Milk and flowers are offered at snake shrines and anthills; farmers pray for protection from snakebite in the wet fields.
The story and significance of Nag Panchami
Nag worship is among India's oldest strata — the nagas as guardians of water and treasure. The epics tie the day to Krishna's victory over Kaliya and to Janamejaya's snake sacrifice.
A strict classical rule belongs to this day: no digging of earth, lest a serpent be harmed. New construction ground-breaking is therefore deliberately avoided on Nag Panchami.
Nag Panchami dates by year
| Year | Date | Day | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 16 August 2026 | Sunday | Nag Panchami 2026 → |
| 2027 | 6 August 2027 | Friday | This page |
Frequently asked questions
When is Nag Panchami in 2027?
Nag Panchami in 2027 falls on Friday, 6 August 2027. The date is computed for Delhi from the rule: shukla panchami tithi prevailing at sunset.
What does Nag Panchami celebrate?
Nag Panchami, the fifth tithi of Shravana's bright half, worships the nagas — the serpent deities. Milk and flowers are offered at snake shrines and anthills; farmers pray for protection from snakebite in the wet fields.
What is the shubh muhurat on Nag Panchami 2027?
The computed windows for 6 August 2027 (Delhi): Abhijit Muhurat — 12:00 PM to 12:54 PM IST. Puja is offered in the morning to the nagas. Note the classical prohibition: digging and ground-breaking are avoided today — so property and construction starts should wait for a muhurat date instead.
Does the Nag Panchami date change from city to city?
Yes, it can. Nag Panchami is fixed by a tithi prevailing at a specific moment — sunrise, noon, sunset or midnight — and that moment is local. Moving west or east across longitudes can push the prevailing tithi across a civil-date boundary, so Mumbai, Kolkata or New York can observe a day apart from Delhi. Smarta and Vaishnava traditions also differ on some fasting days. The date above follows the popular North-Indian convention for Delhi; the Bela app recomputes for your exact location.
When is Nag Panchami in 2026?
Nag Panchami in 2026 falls on Sunday, 16 August 2026. Full windows and notes are on the Nag Panchami 2026 page, linked below.
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