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India Celebrates Nag Panchami and Sawan Somwar with Religious Observances
India observed Nag Panchami and the third Sawan Somwar simultaneously on a day of religious significance. Devotees offered prayers to Lord Shiva and serpent deities across the country, with significant gatherings reported at temples in Kashi and Deoghar. Many temples saw crowds from early morning. The day also coincided with a planetary transit of the Sun into Leo, which astrological interpretations suggest could bring career advancements and financial gains for some zodiac signs. Religious texts and rituals related to Nag Panchami, including its mythology and puja methods, were widely shared.
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- Centre (3): Amar Ujala, Haribhoomi, Hindustan (Hindi)
- Right (2): Aaj Tak, Zee News (Hindi)