# Garuda Panjami 2026: Date and Rituals

> This is the day of worship of Garuda and the serpents, on Shravana Shukla Panchami.

Source: https://www.hinducalendar.today/festivals/garuda-panjami

## Significance & Spiritual Meaning

Spiritual philosophy, inner meaning and eternal virtues

Significance & Spiritual Meaning

This is the day of worship of Garuda and the serpents, on Shravana Shukla Panchami.

Spiritual philosophy, inner meaning and eternal virtues

The serpent gods (Nagas) are worshipped with milk and flowers, and Garuda, the vehicle of Vishnu, is remembered.

## Key Rituals & Observance

Step-by-step sacred rituals and worship practices

1. 1 Step 1 Offering of milk, flowers and rice to the snake images or a snake pit.
2. 2 Step 2 Recitation of the stories of the Nagas.
3. 3 Step 3 A fast by some.

## Sacred Deity & Powerful Mantras

Lord Vishnu • Vedic and Puranic chants for peace and blessings

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#### Lord Vishnu · Mantra

ॐ नमो नारायणाय ॥

Om Namo Narayanaya

Meaning

Salutations to Lord Vishnu.

108 Japa Sacred Mantra