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Nag Panchami: Devotees throng Nagchandreshwar Temple in Ujjain
UJJAIN [Maha Media]: Devotees thronged the 'Mahakaleshwar' temple in Madhya Pradesh's Ujjain district to offer prayers to Lord Shiva on the occasion of the seventh 'Shravan' Monday.
The devotees also offered prayers at the 'Nagchandreshwar' temple on the premises of Mahakaleshwar on the occasion of 'Nag Panchami' today. The doors of the temple open only once a year on the occasion of Nag Panchami.
It is believed that both Shiva and Parvati are pleased by visiting Nagchandreshwar on this day. Because of this, today a large number of devotees have gathered for darshan. After this special day of worship, the temple doors close, only to be reopened the following year.
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) National General Secretary, Kailash Vijayvargiya also offered prayers at Nagchandreshwar temple on the occasion. During this, he said, "Today, it is a very good combination, it is Shravan Somvar as well as Nag Panchami. It is my good fortune that Baba calls me and I have worshipped here. It brings amazing supernatural pleasure."
According to Mahant Vineet Giri, Nagpanchami is celebrated with great pomp in Ujjain. There is special importance of worshipping Lord Nagchandreshwar on the occasion. According to the customs, the doors of Lord Nagchandreshwar were opened at 12 o'clock in night. The devotees have been visiting the temple since night to offer prayers to Lord Nagchandreshwar.
There is a very rare idol of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati resting on a snake in the temple. According to religious beliefs, worshipping Lord Nagchandreshwar on the occasion pleases both Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati and one also gets freed from the fear of snakes. There is also a tradition of offering milk to snakes on Nag Panchami, so devotees offer milk to the idol of the snake here.
The devotees also thronged for a special 'Bhasma Aarti' of Baba Mahakal on the occasion.
'Bhasma aarti' (offering with ashes) is a famous ritual here. It is performed during the 'Brahma Muhurta' between around 3:30 and 5:30 in the morning.
Nag Panchami holds great significance among Hindus. This festival is dedicated to snakes. Snakes are considered one of the most powerful creatures due to their poisonous nature and they are also worshipped as deities.
As per Hindu Mythology, Snakes live in Patal Loka. It can be seen in our Hindu scriptures that Nagas holds a special place in the Hindu religion. It is also believed that the one who worships snakes on this day gets rid of the fear of serpents and Kaal Sarpa Dosha. Vasuki, the king of Naga that coils around the neck of Lord Shiva. Goddess Mansa, the sister of Vasuki and considered as the daughter of Lord Shiva is worshipped by a large number of devotees. There are a total of twelve famous Nagas and they are worshipped in the Hindu religion.
