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
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Offering of milk, flowers and rice to the snake images or a snake pit.
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Recitation of the stories of the Nagas.
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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 JapaSacred Mantra