Last Updated on Jun 24, 2025 by Leave a Comment
Nepal is a small yet a wonderful nation known for its age-old Hindu customs, ancient rituals and traditional outburst. The nation has many beautiful tourist spots and variety of religious occasions that come along with unique set of experiences. The denizens have deep rooted connection in traditions and rich cultural traditions. Owing to the super abundance of Nepal in cultural values and spiritual connotation, the country has always engaged in the preponderance of the ancient festivities and observances. Nag Panchami or ‘Kalki Jayanti’ is one of them indeed, where the Hindu populace in Nepal honors the serpent deities or the Nagas.
Nagas are treated as deities in many countries of Asia, including, India, Pakistan, Nepal, Bhutan, Thailand, Java and Laos. The day of Nag Panchami is revered in Nepal and worship of specific snake breeds like King Cobras and Naga is done with the purpose of maintaining peace and tranquility on the mundane Earth. On the pious occasion, different species of snakes are worshipped with scented flowers, milk, sweets and quite often sacrifices are also done.
Nepalese carry out the tradition of bathing the Naga and serpent deities designed from various materials like wood, stone, gold and silver with milk and pure water. In the back drop, priests will enchant mantras according to Hindu ritualistic traditions. There is also the recitation of reciting the Naag Panchami Vrat Katha. Devotees in Nepal go for full day fasting and also perform rituals dedicated to various snake gods and goddesses in prominent temples like Pashupatinath Temple, Budhanilkantha Temple, and the places such as Nag Pokhari, and Taudaha Lake.
Serpent Gods are worshipped from heart and soul by the Nepalese people and according to the folklore, in the eons that passed by, these gods prevented the rain on Nepal, due to which the fields began to dry up. One of the Nepalese kings, who had the tantric powers, appeased the Snake Gods for torrential rains to pour on the dried lands and bring prosperity. Nag Panchami is observed from this day and the deities are served with food in paddy fields. Prominent Naga temples such as Nagpokhari, Taudaha and Nagdaha show the preponderance of devotees.
Nepalese diaspora has strong presence in the USA and whole of North America. They are respected for their valuable roles by the west. On the occasion of Nag Panchami, several devotees from the diaspora plan of visiting their homeland and become the part of rituals. Cheap flights fly regularly from the USA to international cities of Nepal. USA to Nepal flights are available through various routes. Here are the flight routes connecting the USA to Nepal:
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The Nag Panchami in 2025 will be observed on Tue, 29 Jul, 2025. Nepalese people come together in the temples and observe fasts and other prominent rituals at home along with their families. The Nepalese diaspora see Nag Panchami as a come back to their respective families and communities and paying obeisance to snake gods and goddesses for a prosperous future.
Nag Panchami define subtle ties that have known to exist for eons between the humans as well as demi gods and goddesses, in specifically to serpent gods. The festivity is also a clear-cut indication of Nepalese diaspora and the local population tethered in sophisticated cultural and spiritual thread. Nag Panchami is representation of peaceful coexistence of animal world and animal world, where one benefits from the survival of another.
Sherry is a creative soul and an enthusiastic writer who likes to explore different countries and cultures. Her love for travelling shines through her writings. You’ll either find her immersed in another rom-com or planning her itinerary for her next trip. A cinema lover, traveler, and writer, what a combination!
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