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Nagula Chavithi is an auspicious day to worship serpent God. Nagula Chaviti is celebrated with utmost devotion and great religious fervour. Nagula Chavithi is one of the most celebrated festivals of South India. In some places of North India also it is celebrated.

When is Nagula Chavithi ?
Nagula Chavithi is celebrated on the fourth day after Deepavali. Nagula Chavithi falls on new moon day. Usually, it is celebrated on Karthika Shudda Chavithi. In 2008, it falls on 1st November, Saturday. Nagula Chavithi would be followed by ‘Nag Panchami’ on 2nd November, Sunday and ‘NagaShashti’ on 3rd November, Monday.

How To Perform Nagula Chavithi Puja ?
Nagula Chavithi Puja is celebrated by women for their children. They worship the Serpent God for good health for their children. On this day, women observe fast and perform pooja. Women offer milk as ‘naivedyam’ (food offering) at the snake hills or snake pits (Valmeekam / Putta).

In some places, people perform the ritual of Nagula Chavithi Puja at home installing an idol or placing a picture of serpent God. On this day, Seven Hooded Cobra is worshipped.

After breaking the fast, women along with their families gathered at snake hills or snake pits. They pour milk and offer eggs on the snake pits and worship the serpent God to bless them with prosperity.

Nagula Chavithi Puja – A Ritual For Better Health of Children :
While Nagula Panchami (Nag Pachami) is celebrated for brothers’ good health, Nagula Chavithi puja is observed for children better health. Married women consider the puja as very auspicious occasion of the year for their children.

Nagula Chavithi – Auspicious Regional Festival :
Nag Panchami is celebrated throughout India, but Nagula Chavithi puja is observed in South India only. It is very popular and observed with utmost devotion in Andhra Pradesh, Tamilnadu and Karnataka.