हैंహైHaindavamஹிહિં
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Festivals
Sri Lanka (UTC+5:30)
Date
17th September 2026
Jyeshtha Gauri Avahana
Tithi:
Shukla Shashti upto 10:48 AM
Shukla Saptami upto 1:01 PM +1
Nakshatra:
Anuradha upto 7:54 PM
Jyeshtha upto 10:45 PM +1
Vasara:Thursday
About
Jyeshtha Gauri Avahana marks the arrival of Goddess Gauri (Mahalakshmi) into the household. It is observed when Anuradha Nakshatra prevails during Bhadrapada Shukla Paksha.
Significance:
The Goddess is welcomed as a married daughter visiting her parental home, bringing prosperity, joy, and auspiciousness.
Rituals & Puja Vidhi:
1. Welcoming the Goddess: Drawing decorative footprints from the entrance to the place of worship. 2. Installation: Placing the Gauri idols (often in pairs) and offering initial prayers with dhoop and deep.