Nag Panchami Festival, India

Hindu mythology gives special importance to Snakes. All over India is celebrated Nag Panchami as a tribute to Shesha Naga, the serpent God. The Hindu calendar celebrates Nag Panchami on the fifth day of Shravan, during the monsoon season. The Hindu festival of Nag Panchami also celebrates the forces of nature and is considered one of the most auspicious festivals. In the rainy season, when the snakes leave their hiding places due to the rain and floods, Nag Panchami serves to pacify the snakes. The event is celebrated to keep snakes from becoming enemies of humans. The day is marked by the feeding of cobras with milk and the worship of snakes, including the lighting of lamps and the decoration of temples with flowers and sweets.