When you think of festivals in India, few reflect our bond with nature like Nagula Chavithi. This unique day brings together faith, family, and ecology. It is a reminder that when humans live in harmony with the natural world, protection follows. Celebrated mainly in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and parts of Karnataka, Nagula Chavithi honours the Naga Devatas, the divine serpent energies who guard the Earth. Married women observe this vrat for the well-being of their children and to keep their homes safe and peaceful. More than tradition, it is a message of gratitude to the unseen guardians of life.

Nagula Chavithi 2025 Date and Time

Before beginning the vrat or puja, knowing the exact date and timing is essential. Every minute of the ritual matters because it aligns your energy with cosmic movement. The timing also helps devotees observe fasting and offer puja at the most spiritually active part of the day. Here are the details for 2025:

Date: Saturday, October 25, 2025

Nagula Chavithi Puja Muhurat: 10:58 am to 1:12 pm (2 hours 15 minutes)

Chavithi Tithi Begins: 1:19 am on October 25, 2025

Chavithi Tithi Ends: 3:48 am on October 26, 2025

What Is Nagula Chavithi

Nagula Chavithi is observed on the fourth day after Amavasya in the month of Karthika Masam. The word ‘Nagula’ means snake, and ‘Chavithi’ means fourth day. On this day, devotees worship the serpent deities or Naga Devatas such as Ananta, Vasuki, Shesha, Padma, Kambala, Karkotaka, and Takshaka. In homes and temples, people offer prayers and food to the snakes as representatives of divine protection. The rituals are believed to bring prosperity, remove negativity, and strengthen family bonds.

The Deeper Meaning of Snake Worship

Snakes hold a sacred place in Hindu tradition. They are linked to major deities. Lord Shiva wears Vasuki around his neck, Lord Vishnu rests on the serpent Ananta Shesha, and Lord Subrahmanya is called Naga Swarupa. Snakes are symbols of power, transformation, and renewal. On a spiritual level, serpent energy represents the rising of Kundalini, the hidden energy that awakens awareness and strength. By honouring this energy on Nagula Chavithi, devotees invite clarity, stability, and protection into their lives.

The Legend Behind Nagula Chavithi

During the churning of the cosmic ocean, the gods and demons used a serpent as the rope to extract the nectar of immortality. In the process, deadly poison emerged. Lord Shiva consumed it to protect the world, and his throat turned blue. A few drops fell to the Earth, and since then, people have worshipped snakes to neutralise that energy and protect the planet from harm. This story reminds us that the snake is not a creature of fear but of balance. Its energy keeps the world stable.

How to Perform Nagula Chavithi Puja at Home

The rituals of Nagula Chavithi are simple and meaningful. Here is how you can perform them at home:

• Begin early in the morning. Take a head bath and wear clean or new clothes.

• Prepare a small altar near an anthill, snake pit, or symbolic place at home. Draw snake patterns using turmeric or rice flour.

• Offer naivedyam such as milk, bananas, jaggery, uncooked eggs, sesame laddus, chalimidi, and pulihora.

• Light a lamp and offer flowers, incense, and camphor.

• Chant the Naga Devata stotras or say Om Naga Devata Namah.

• Recite the Mahamrityunjaya Mantra for strength and protection. You can listen to it and chant along on AstroSure.ai for calmness and inner healing.

• Many women fast until the puja ends or until they feed milk to a symbolic image or idol of the snake deity.

Why Snake Worship Brings Protection

Nagula Chavithi carries deep spiritual, astrological, and environmental meaning.

• Spiritually, it removes sarpa dosha, enhances fertility, and brings harmony to families.

• Astrologically, it pacifies the influence of Rahu and Ketu, the serpent planets that cause emotional and health challenges.

• Environmentally, it promotes respect for creatures that balance the ecosystem by controlling pests and maintaining soil health.

In many households, digging soil or harming insects is avoided on this day as a way to honour the cycle of nature.

Traditional Foods and Community Spirit

Food offerings during Nagula Chavithi are both simple and sacred. Tamarind rice, chalimidi, guggillu, and pachadi are commonly prepared. After the puja, these are shared with neighbours and family members as prasad. In villages, women and children gather near temples or anthills for group worship. The festival creates a sense of unity, reminding everyone that protecting nature is the same as protecting one’s family.

Tips for a Meaningful Celebration in 2025

• Use natural materials for decoration instead of plastic or synthetic items.

• Involve children and teach them about the role snakes play in maintaining ecological balance.

• If visiting a temple is not possible, create a small altar at home and perform the puja sincerely.

• Chant the [Gayatri Mantra](Gayatri Mantra) for clarity and spiritual strength. Listen and chant along on AstroSure.ai for focus and positive energy.

Nagula Chavithi 2025 is not just about snake worship. It is about balance, gratitude, and protection. Every offering of milk and every diya lit is an act of harmony with the universe. When you honour nature, you invite peace into your life. Celebrate this festival with sincerity, simplicity, and awareness. May the blessings of the Naga Devatas bring safety, abundance, and serenity to your home.

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