Rakshabandhan, Nagpanchami)
🕒 During the months of Shravan (July-August) and Bhadrapada/Bhadwa (August-September).
What is this about? (History)
The monsoon festivals filled with sibling love (Rakshabandhan), reverence for snake deities (Nagpanchami), and special feasts for daughters-in-law.
Things to Buy / Requirements
- Rakhi and sweets (Rakshabandhan)
- Raw milk, curd, Jaggery lapsi, kheer (Nagpanchami)
- Coconuts to offer to snake deities
Step-by-Step Instructions
1
Shravan Sinara: Similar to Chaitra, daughters and daughters-in-law are gifted clothes and henna.
2
Rakshabandhan (Shravan Poonam): Sisters tie Rakhi on their brother's wrist, offering sweets, and receive gifts/money in return.
3
Bhaduri Teej: The big Teej for daughters-in-law, where they are pampered with henna and special dishes.
4
Nagpanchami (Bhadwa Krishna 5): Worship the snake god (Nagaraja) with raw milk, lapsi, and coconut. Legend warns never to burn snakes in the stove.
5
Gogoji & Ramdevji: Later in Bhadwa, deities like Gogoji and Ramdevji are worshiped with kheer, puris, and visits to their temples.