Nag Panchami is a Hindu festival that honors the serpent deities known as Nagas, celebrated on August 17. On this day, devotees offer prayers, milk, flowers, and sweets to snake idols or live snakes, seeking protection and blessings. The festival emphasizes the symbolic role of serpents, particularly cobras, as guardians of treasures and natural elements, fostering harmony between humans and nature. While traditional practices included offering milk to real snakes, modern customs advise against this, promoting symbolic offerings instead. Families often create snake images from silver or wood and engage in crafting colorful rangoli designs to welcome blessings. The festival is also linked to mythological stories, such as Lord Krishna's victory over the serpent Kaliya, reinforcing respect for all living creatures. Nag Panchami is observed in various regions, with unique local customs enriching the celebration.