Why does the bell leaf not climb on the snake?
Nag Panchami 2025: The month of Sawan is going on and the devotees are absorbed in devotion to Shiva. It is considered auspicious to offer bell -leaf to Lord Shiva, but if you offer this belpatra on the Nag statue, then you become part of sin. You must have a question in your mind that why the serpent is not offered to the gods? There are many religious reasons behind this.
Both religious and symbolic reasons are hidden behind this tradition, which are described in detail in the scriptures and Puranas. Worship is not only reverence, but is associated with law and dignity. According to the scriptures, every deity has a different method of worship and the material used in it also varies. While Shiva is loved by the symbol of renunciation and penance, the serpents are worshiped by connecting the natural balance, wealth and children.
While offering Belpatra to Lord Shiva is a symbol of faith, peace and virtue, this leaf is considered taboo in the worship of the serpent god. The reason is clear that the nature and energy of every deity is different, and the content of worship is chosen as compatible with them. In such a situation, according to the scriptures, adoption of worship method is considered more fruitful.
Why does Shiva love Belpatra?
Belpatra is considered a symbol of Tridevas and its three leaves represent Brahma, Vishnu and Mahesh. According to Shivpuran, the coolness of Belpatra calms the fierce fire of Shiva, as well, this leaf is also a symbol of Goddess Lakshmi, who shows a sense of sacrifice, not to dedicate to Shiva.
Why is the bell leaf not offered on the serpents?
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Belpatra is poisonous
Ayurvedic nature of Belpatra is considered to be poisonous. This is the reason that it is like the poisonous Ganga flowing in the jatas of Lord Shiva. Since the serpent is considered to be the lord and poisonous of the poison itself, offering a belpatra on them is considered symbolically to destroy the poison which is inauspicious.
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Importance of Durva and Milk in the worship of Nag Devta
On festivals like Nag Panchami, especially in the worship of Nag Devta, Durva grass, raw milk, turmeric, rice and laddus etc. are offered. The scriptures have a cool and specific material legislation to calm the serpents, in which no place of Belpatra is mentioned.
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Poison
Belpatra is considered a medicinal leaf that destroys the toxin. Nag deity is a symbol of poison. In such a situation, the offering of Belpatra is considered to be contrary to his original form.
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Belpatra contains acute energetic vibrations
In the scriptures, Belpatra is considered to be sharp energetic and sacred. The snake loves cold things like coach, milk, turmeric. The sharp energy of the bail leaf can make them uncomfortable.
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The texts have clear instructions
In Garuda Purana, Nag Purana etc., the objects offered in Nag Puja are mentioned of milk, Kusha, turmeric, flowers, akshat, dub etc., not of Belpatra.
Offer snakes
Milk
Rice (Akshat)
Turmeric
Dube (Durva Grass)
Sandalwood
Floral
Kusha
Do not offer snakes
Bellap
basil
Dinge
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