Today is Naga Chaturthi and tomorrow Naga Panchami.(18th and 19th AUG,2015) Chaturthi (4th Moon) is auspicious for Ganesha, the ruler of Ketu, and Panchami (5th Moon) is auspicious for Goddess Durga, the ruler of Rahu. Rahu compels you to leave behind the past and experience new things in life. Ketu compels you to hold onto the past and follow tradition. Om Sri Maha Athi Nageswary Amman Temple,Malasia .