The festival of Jamai Sashti is celebrated on the sixth day of the month of Jyestha of the traditional Hindu calendar. 'Jamai' means son-in-law and 'Shashti' is the sixth day in a fortnight in the traditional Hindu calendar. Jamai Sashti festival is dedicated to strengthen the bond between the son-in-law and his mother-in-law.
Why is Jamai Sashthi celebrated?
Jamai Sashti is celebrated as a day of reunion and happiness. It is the day when mothers-in-law perform Sashti Puja to please Devi Sashti and seek her blessings for the good fortune and prosperity of their daughters and sons-in-law.
Method of celebrating Jamai Shashti festival
❀ On Jamai Sashti, the mother-in-law invites her son-in-law and her daughter to come to her house.
❀ On the day of Jamai Sashti, the mother-in-law takes a bath early in the morning and worships Devi Sashti and a delicious plate of Bengali dishes is prepared at home.
❀ A plate of rice, durbo (grass) and five types of fruits are offered to the Devi.
❀ A small drop of curd is put on the son-in-law's forehead and a yellow thread is tied around his wrist. The thread is dyed yellow with turmeric and is called 'Shashti Suto', which is blessed by Maa Sashti.
❀ The mother-in-law then performs the ritual in which a plate containing six fruits is touched to the son-in-law's forehead.
❀ After Devi Sashti Puja, the mother-in-law prays for the long life and well-being of her daughter and son-in-law. And sprinkle holy water on everyone.
❀ After the completion of the puja, the son-in-law is fed with lots of love and affection by the mother-in-law and is also given a gift.
Jamai Sashti is a day dedicated to the son-in-law. This festival is mainly celebrated in West Bengal. The day is considered auspicious and most families organize a party dedicated to the son-in-law. A grand feast is also organized to mark the occasion.
| Related Name | Jamai Sasthi, Jamai Pujo |
| Reason | Mata Sasthi Puja |
| Celebrations | Devi worship at home, son-in-law worship |
Updated: Sep 28, 2024 11:54 AM