Major festival · Cape Town, South Africa

Nag Panchami 2026 in Cape Town

Name: Nag Panchami
Start: 2026-08-17
Location: Cape Town

नाग पंचमी

Monday 17 August 2026 Verified

Nag Panchami 2026 in Cape Town falls on Monday, 17 August 2026. Nag Panchami venerates the serpent deities (nagas) on the Panchami of Shukla Paksha in Shravana, with offerings of milk and abstention from digging and ploughing.

About Nag Panchami

Nag Panchami venerates the serpent deities (nagas) on the Panchami of Shukla Paksha in Shravana, with offerings of milk and abstention from digging and ploughing.

Also known as: Naga Panchami · serpent festival.

Presiding deity: Nagas.

Frequently asked

When is Nag Panchami 2026 in Cape Town?

Nag Panchami 2026 in Cape Town is on Monday, 17 August 2026, decided at the sunrise window.

What else is Nag Panchami called?

Nag Panchami is also known as Naga Panchami, serpent festival.

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