How is Nag Panchami observed in Bengal?

As Manasa Puja, for the snake goddess Manasa. She has her own literature in Bengal, the Manasamangal, about her struggle to be recognised as a goddess. It's more prominent in rural Bengal and in the delta districts than in Kolkata.

Ganga Puja

Bengali

Bengali forms

Next date

13 June 2027

Sunday · Shukla Dashami

Tithi begins02:44 AM

Tithi ends02:12 AM · 14 Jun

Full panchang for this day

About

Worship of the River Ganga on Jyeshtha Shukla Dashami (Ganga Dussehra).

Falls on: Varies by locality; Nag Panchami on Shravana Shukla Panchami

What it is

Bengal's serpent observance is Manasa Puja, for the snake goddess Manasa, drawn from the Manasamangal Kavya. She is Shiva's daughter, refused recognition, and the poem is about her forcing it. Ganga Puja honours the river, with offerings at the ghats.

Food

Khichuri and fruit offerings.

Common questions

How is Nag Panchami observed in Bengal?: As Manasa Puja, for the snake goddess Manasa. She has her own literature in Bengal, the Manasamangal, about her struggle to be recognised as a goddess. It's more prominent in rural Bengal and in the delta districts than in Kolkata.

2026

May25MonMondayShukla DashamiTithi begins04:31 AMTithi ends05:11 AM · 26 May

2027

Jun13SunSundayNextShukla DashamiTithi begins02:44 AMTithi ends02:12 AM · 14 Jun