Snake Festival (Nag Panchami) is an important traditional festival observed in Jalgaon district and the Khandesh region with deep religious significance. Celebrated during the monsoon season, the festival is dedicated to the worship of Nag Devta (serpent god), symbolizing respect for nature and living beings.
On this day, devotees visit temples and sacred places to offer milk, flowers, turmeric, and prayers to snake idols or images, seeking protection, prosperity, and relief from fears related to snake bites. Homes are cleaned and decorated, and people avoid digging the earth as a mark of reverence for snakes. Nag Panchami reflects harmony between humans and nature and highlights the region’s strong cultural and spiritual values.