Introduction On Nag Panchami, snakes are worshipped with milk. It falls in the rainy season (Shravan). It is believed to remove the fear of snakebites and Kaal Sarp Dosh.

The Story (Vrat Katha) A farmer was ploughing his field. Unknowingly, the plough hit a snake’s hole, killing the baby snakes inside. The mother snake returned, saw her dead babies, and in a rage, bit the farmer, his wife, and all his sons. They all died, except for one daughter.

The daughter was a devotee of the Snake God. She placed a bowl of milk before the mother snake and folded her hands, asking for forgiveness for her father’s unintentional mistake.

The mother snake drank the milk and was cooled down by the girl’s devotion. She gave the girl some nectar (Amrit) to sprinkle on her family. The girl did so, and her parents and brothers came back to life. The snake promised never to harm the family again.

Conclusion This story teaches us to respect all living beings. Worshipping Nag Devta ensures the safety of the family line.