Hindu Festivals in the month of August 2023 and 77th Independence Day Celebrations
Nag Panchami 21 st August 2023 Shukla Paksha Panchami during Sawan month is observed as Nag Panchami. Nag Panchami is a traditional worship of serpent Godsobserved by Hindus throughout India. Currently Nag Panchami falls in month of July and August in English calendar. Women worship Nag Devta and offer milk to snakes on this day. Women also pray for the wellness of their brothers and family. Varalakshmi Vratam - 25 th August 2023 – Friday Varalakshmi, who is the consort of Lord Vishnu, is one of the forms of Goddess Mahalakshmi. Varalakshmi was incarnated from the milky ocean, popularly known as Kshir Sagar. She is described as having the complexion of milky ocean and adorns similar color clothes. Varalakshmi Puja day is one of the significant days to worship the goddess of wealth and prosperity. It is believed that the Varalakshmi form of the goddess bestows boons and fulfills all desires of her devotees. Hence this form of the goddess is known...