Why is Nag Panchami Celebrated?
There are said to be many reasons behind the observance of Nag Panchami. Here, let us get to know about some of them. One legend associates the occasion with Lord Krishna. One day, the boy Krishna was playing with his mates on the bank of river Yamuna when the ball is said to have fallen in the waters. That spot in the river happened to be the place of residence of the mighty serpent Kaliya, who is said to have attacked Krishna when he jumped into the river to procure the ball. Krishna fought a fierce battle with the poisonous snake, subdued him at last and made him vacate the place. It is said that the occasion Krishna performed this feat is celebrated as Nag Panchami.
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