21 Lakh Naam Jap Sankalpa on Nag Panchami

Nag Panchami is a Hindu festival devoted specifically to the Nagas—divine serpent beings associated with protection, water, fertility and the hidden forces of nature. It is generally observed on Shukla Paksha Panchami, the fifth lunar day of Shravan, during July or August. Devotees worship symbolic images or clay forms of Nag Devata and pray for protection from snakes, poison and unseen dangers, along with the well-being of their families.

• Panchami Tithi Begins: 16 August 2026 at 4:52 PM

• Panchami Tithi Ends: 17 August 2026 at 5:00 PM

The festival is also connected with the Astika Parva of the Mahabharata. King Janamejaya performed the Sarpa Yajna to destroy the serpent race after Takshaka caused the death of his father, Parikshit. Sage Astika persuaded the king to stop the sacrifice and saved the remaining Nagas. The Mahabharata states that remembering Astika’s account dispels the fear of snakes. Nag Panchami therefore carries a specific message: fear and vengeance should give way to restraint, reverence and coexistence.

Nag Panchami Mantra

The most festival-specific recitation is the Navnag Stotra, which remembers nine revered Nagas:

Anantam Vasukim Shesham Padmanabham Cha Kambalam,
Shankhapalam Dhritarashtram Takshakam Kaliyam Tatha;
Etani Nava Namani Naganam Cha Mahatmanam,
Sayamkale Pathen Nityam Pratah Kale Visheshatah;
Tasya Vishabhayam Nasti Sarvatra Vijayi Bhavet.

It invokes Ananta, Vasuki, Shesha, Padmanabha, Kambala, Shankhapala, Dhritarashtra, Takshaka and Kaliya. Devotees may recite it 11, 21 or 108 times according to their capacity.

For continuous Naam Jap, “Om Namah Shivaya” is also especially appropriate because Lord Shiva is traditionally depicted wearing the serpent king Vasuki around his neck.

Benefits of Doing Naam Japa on Nag Panchmi

Nag Devata worship is traditionally associated with pacifying Rahu and Ketu, represented in Hindu mythology and astrology through the serpent’s head and tail. Devotees experiencing Sarpa-related or Rahu–Ketu afflictions therefore perform Nag worship and mantra chanting on Nag Panchami. This is an astrological and devotional belief rather than a guaranteed material result.

The serpent also represents Kundalini Shakti, traditionally visualised as a coiled spiritual energy resting at the base of the spine. Within yogic traditions, disciplined mantra repetition helps steady the mind and supports the inward spiritual process through which this energy is purified and directed towards higher awareness.

Finally, Vasuki resting peacefully around Shiva’s neck symbolises mastery over fear, poison and uncontrolled forces. The spiritual progression of Nag Panchami can therefore be understood as:

Nag Devta Worship → Pacifies Rahu–Ketu influences
Pure Naam Jap → Energises and directs Kundalini Shakti
Union with Shiva’s Grace → Helps overcome karmic obstacles, negativity and fear

Naam Jap on Nag Panchami is therefore a focused practice of planetary harmony, inner transformation, protection and surrender to Lord Shiva—not merely a general festival prayer.