Nag Panchami in Ujjain falls on Monday, 17 August 2026. Nagchandreshwar temple opens for 24 hours that day. In 2027 Nag Panchami falls on Friday, 6 August.
Nag Panchami is the day serpent deities are worshipped, falling on the fifth day of the bright half of Shravan. In Ujjain it carries particular weight, because the Nagchandreshwar temple above the Mahakaleshwar shrine opens for the only time in the year. It is also considered the most suitable day of the year for Kaal Sarp Dosh nivaran.
The date follows the published panchang; the footfall estimate comes from temple administration reports in the press. Please confirm against the temple’s official announcement.
Serpent deities are worshipped across India on Nag Panchami, but the day means more in Ujjain: the Nagchandreshwar temple, on the third floor of the Mahakaleshwar complex, opens for darshan only on this date.
In 2026 it coincides with the third Sawari of Shravan, so crowds are expected to be far heavier than usual.
For those with Kaal Sarp Dosha in their horoscope, Nag Panchami is regarded as the most suitable day of the year for the nivaran ritual. Ujjain is particularly associated with Kaal Sarp Dosh Poojan.
Alongside it, Rudrabhishek and Maha Mrityunjaya Jaap are commonly arranged on this day.
Reaching Ujjain on Nag Panchami is difficult simply because of the queues. If you cannot travel, the ritual can be performed in your name, with your gotra and sankalp.
Booking is free — you pay only the dakshina, directly to the poojari.
Nag Panchami is among the busiest dates of the year. Book at least two weeks ahead, particularly for Kaal Sarp Dosh Poojan.
Nag Panchami falls on Monday, 17 August 2026. The third Sawari of Shravan takes place the same day.
Nag Panchami falls on Friday, 6 August 2027. The date follows the panchang; confirm against the temple's official announcement nearer the time.
Kaal Sarp Dosh Poojan is the most commonly arranged. Rudrabhishek and Maha Mrityunjaya Jaap are also popular on this day.
Yes. It opens once a year on Nag Panchami, from midnight after the Trikaal puja, and stays open for 24 hours.
Yes. The poojari takes the sankalp in your name and gotra, and you receive email confirmation.