Nagula Chavithi (also called Naga Chaturthi) is a traditional Hindu festival dedicated to the worship of Nagas (serpent deities). It is mainly observed in the southern states of India – particularly Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and parts of Maharashtra and Orissa.
Nagula Chavithi
When It Is Celebrated?
Nagula Chavithi is usually observed on the fourth day after Deepavali Amavasya – that is, during the Shukla Paksha Chaturthi of the Karthika month (generally falls in October–November).
In some regions, a similar festival called Naga Panchami is observed during the month of Shravana (July–August).
Nagula Chavithi 2025 Date
This year, Nagula Chavithi is celebrated on 25 October 2025.
Nagula Chavithi Pooja Vidhanam
Place a Naga murthy, made of Silver (preferable if available) or made of turmeric paste. You can also worship an existing Naga murthy in temples or under tree or an anthill (putta).
Sit facing east or north and follow the Naga Devatha Pooja Vidhanam, which is a very detailed pooja procedure. You can also do the pooja, following a simple pooja procedure of chanting important Naga Devata mantras, and offering naivedyam, aarti.
Naga Devata Mantras
Chant the below mantras after offering milk, turmeric, and flowers to the Naga idol or anthill. You can repeat each mantra 3 or 5 times with devotion.
Naga Devata Dhyana Slokam
Anantam Vasukim Shesham Padmam Kambala Shankhapalam |
Dhritarashtram Takshakam Cha Kaliyam Cha Saptanagan Namamyaham ||
Naga Devata Mantram
Om Nagendraya Namah
Om Vasukaya Namah
Om Takshakaya Namah
Om Karkotakaya Namah
Om Padmanabhaya Namah
Om Anantaya Namah
Naga Devata Rakshana Mantra
Om Naga Devatabhyo Namah
Sarpa Dosham Nashyatu Iti
Kutumba Kshemam Vruddhih Syat
Putra Pautra Saubhagyam Syat
Naga Sloka
Namo Namaste Nagendra Sahasra Shirashe Shubham
Ashirvada Mama Sarvesham Kulasya Kshemameva Cha
Mangala Pranamam
Naga Rajaya Namah
Naga Devatabhyo Namah
Sri Naga Devata Preetyartham Vratam Samaptam
Mama Kutumba Kshemartham Angikurushva
Nagula Chavithi Katha
This is a story that is traditionally read or listened to as part of the Nagula Chavithi Pooja.
Offer Naivedyam
Below are the items that are commonly offered as Nivedyam to Naga Devata
- Milk – poured near the idol or Putta (anthill)
- Chalimidi – sweet made from rice flour and jaggery
- Cooked rice with Sesame Oil
- Pulihora (Tamarind rice)
Worshipping Naga Devatas on this day removes sarpa dosha and brings peace, fertility, and protection. It also reminds devotees to live harmoniously with nature and respect all creatures.
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