Friendship Day in India: Date, Traditions, and Celebrations (Sunday, 3 August 2025) Date: Sunday, 3 August 2025 Day: Sunday Observed on: First Sunday of August every year Friendship Day in India is a heartfelt celebration of companionship, loyalty, and love between friends. Scheduled for Sunday, 3 August 2025, the day holds a special place among Indian youth, who actively take part in this joyful occasion. Unlike official government holidays, Friendship Day is more of a social and emotional celebration that originated from Western customs but has taken on a deeply Indian flavor over the years.
Nag Panchami: A Festival of Serpent Worship and Spiritual Symbolism Nag Panchami is a sacred Hindu festival celebrated annually in reverence to Nāga Devatas—serpent deities that hold deep mythological and spiritual importance in Indian culture. Observed on the fifth day (Panchami) of the bright fortnight (Shukla Paksha) of the Shravana month (July–August), this festival is particularly popular in states like Maharashtra, Karnataka, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Bihar, Odisha, and even parts of Nepal. In 2025, Nag Panchami falls on 29 July (Tuesday) with the most auspicious worship time or puja muhurat being 5:41 AM to 8:23 AM. 🌸 Rituals and Observances On Nag Panchami, devotees offer prayers to snakes or their symbolic representations—idols made of silver, clay, stone, or wood. In many regions, live snakes, particularly cobras, are also worshipped. Snake charmers bring these serpents to towns and villages where people feed them milk, honey, sweets, and flowers, believing that such offe...