When is Dhumavati Jayanti 2024 ? Check date, puja vidhi, puja timings, significance, rituals other deets
Dhumavati Jayanti 2024 : Dhumavati Jayanti, a significant festival in the Hindu tradition, dedicated to the worship of Goddess Dhumavati, one of the ten Mahavidyas (great wisdom goddesses) in Hinduism is celebrated across the country on Ashtami Tithi of Shukla Paksha in the month of Jyeshtha i.e. in June
The legend behind Dhumavati's origin involves the story of Sati, the first consort of Lord Shiva. It is believed that after Sati's self-immolation, she took the form of Dhumavati. She represents the dark side of life and is associated with the void, inauspiciousness, and all things that are considered undesirable.
This year, Dhumavati Jayanti will be observed across the country on Ashtami Tithi of Shukla Paksha in the month of Jyeshtha, which is June 14, 2024.
Ashtami Tithi Begins - June 13, 2024 - 09:33 PM
Ashtami Tithi Ends - June 15, 2024 - 12:03 AM
Dhumavati Jayanti, celebrated on the eighth day (Ashtami) of the Shukla Paksha (waxing moon phase) in the month of Jyeshtha (May-June), marks the appearance day of Goddess Dhumavati. The festival is particularly significant for devotees who seek to overcome obstacles, suffering, and hardships. Worshipping Dhumavati is believed to provide protection from negativity, ill health, and misfortunes, and to grant spiritual knowledge and strength to face life's challenges.
- With inputs from agencies