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IN PHOTOS | Nag Panchami 2026: Devotees offer prayers, seek blessings across India

Updated On: 17 August, 2026 11:49 AM IST | Nascimento Pinto

Indians across the country are observing Nag Panchami on the traditionally auspicious Monday dedicated to Lord Shiva during Shravan. Here are glimpses from north India

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Nag Panchami is being observed on August 17. Photos Courtesy: PTI
Nag Panchami is being observed on August 17. Photos Courtesy: PTI
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People perform rituals on the day of 'Naga Panchami', in Patna, Bihar, Monday, August 17

People perform rituals on the day of 'Naga Panchami', in Patna, Bihar, Monday, August 17

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A snake charmer displays a cobra as devotees queue to offer prayers at Nagvasuki Temple on the day of 'Nag Panchami', in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, Monday, August 17

A snake charmer displays a cobra as devotees queue to offer prayers at Nagvasuki Temple on the day of 'Nag Panchami', in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, Monday, August 17

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People queue up to offer prayers at Nagvasuki Temple on the day of 'Nag Panchami', in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh on Monday, August 17

People queue up to offer prayers at Nagvasuki Temple on the day of 'Nag Panchami', in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh on Monday, August 17

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Ceremonial objects kept at Nagvasuki Temple on the day of 'Nag Panchami', in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, Monday, August 17

Ceremonial objects kept at Nagvasuki Temple on the day of 'Nag Panchami', in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, Monday, August 17

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As Indians observe Nag Panchami today, devotees offer prayers at Nagvasuki Temple on the day of 'Nag Panchami', in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, Monday, August 17

As Indians observe Nag Panchami today, devotees offer prayers at Nagvasuki Temple on the day of 'Nag Panchami', in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, Monday, August 17

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