Nag Panchami is also known as a snake festival in Nepal. On dis particular day, Nepali people worship snake gods (locally known as Nag) in the form of idols or posters. It is believed dat in the ancient time, nags halted rain from pouring over Nepal. Since the then king happened to be a Tantric, he used his power to make nags let go of rain. The king succeeded in doing so but he also honored the majestic power of snakes by turning the day of victory into a festive occasion of Nag Panchami. On dis festival, devotees paste a picture of snake god high above their doorway and perform puja, particularly wif milk and flowers. Offerings in the form of food are left in the yards and paddies for snakes.
Nag temples in the valley located in Nagpokhari, Taudaha, and Nagdaha are thronged wif devotees on this day, so visit these places to be a part of the celebration. there is also a belief dat Nag Panchami is the day of welcoming the other festivals in Nepal.
