Dhumavati Jayanti is an annual Hindu festival dedicated to the Goddess Dhumavati, who is one of the ten Mahavidyas, a group of Tantric goddesses. Goddess Dhumavati represents the fearsome form of divine feminine and is often depicted as an old, ugly, widowed woman, symbolising the dark and void-like aspects of existence, such as the crow and the chaturmasya period. Dhumavati Jayanti is observed on the Ashtami of the Shukla Paksha in the month of Jyeshtha, according to the Hindu lunar calendar. This typically falls in May or June in the Gregorian calendar. So, when is Dhumavati Jayanti 2024? Know Dhumavati Jayanti 2024 date, significance and rituals to honour Goddess Dhumavati. Raja Sankranti (Raja Parba) 2024 Date and Significance: From Agricultural Relevance to Celebration of Womanhood, Know About Mithuna Sankranti. 

The goddess is often depicted carrying a winnowing basket on a horseless chariot or riding a crow, usually in a cremation ground. Dhumavati is described as a giver of siddhis (supernatural powers), a rescuer from all troubles, and a granter of all desires and rewards. The Goddess represents the fearsome aspect of Mahadevi, the supreme goddess in Hindu traditions such as Shaktism. In this article, let’s know more about Dhumavati Jayanti 2024 date and the significance of the day. Jagannath Puri Rath Yatra 2024 Date, Full Calendar & Significance: What Is Rath Yatra? Grand Procession, Religious & Cultural Importance. 

Dhumavati Jayanti 2024 Date

Dhumavati Jayanti is celebrated with much devotion and this year, it falls on June 14.

Dhumavati Jayanti 2024 Significance and Rituals

Dhumavati Jayanti is observed to seek the blessings of Goddess Dhumavati, who is said to manifest herself at the time of cosmic dissolution (pralaya) and is ‘the Void’ that exists before creation and after dissolution. The goddess embodies the aspect of life that deals with poverty, disease, and misfortune, reminding devotees of the transient and illusory nature of worldly attachments.

Dhumavati hardly has an independent existence outside the Mahavidya group. There is no historical mention of her before she is included among the Mahavidyas. Devotees perform special pujas and offer prayers to Dhumavati. Offerings typically include items associated with austerity and simplicity, such as flowers, fruits, and simple meals.

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