Nag Panchami being observed across the nation

Kathmandu, August 1. Nag Panchami festival is being observed across the nation on today.

The festival falls on the fifth day of the bright half of the Nepali month of Shrawan as per the lunar calendar. On the occasion, pictures of snakes containing mantras are pasted above the entrance of the house with a belief that doing so will keep snakes away from home.