Jamai Shashti
OdiaAlso known as: Sasthi Puja
Jamai Shashti
About Jamai Shashti
Jamai Shashti is celebrated on the sixth day of the bright fortnight in Jyeshtha month (May-June) in Odisha. It honours the bond between mothers-in-law and sons-in-law with elaborate feasts.
On this day, the mother-in-law prepares an elaborate feast for her son-in-law (jamai), who is treated like a king. The jamai is fed the finest delicacies and receives gifts and blessings.
The festival strengthens family bonds and is a time for laughter, stories, and the sharing of traditional Odia cuisine. Families gather from far and wide to celebrate.
Jamai Shashti reflects the Odia tradition of honouring family relationships and the special place sons-in-law hold in the family structure.
Vrat Vidhi & Fasting Rules
This is a celebratory festival rather than a fasting observance.
- The mother-in-law prepares special delicacies for the jamai.
- The jamai arrives dressed in new clothes.
- Offer prayers to Goddess Shashti for family well-being.
- Enjoy the festive feast together as a family.
Parana (Breaking Fast) Note: The feast is the main event, with the jamai enjoying the finest Odia delicacies.
Puja Samagri & Ritual Steps
- Prepare the house and the puja area.
- Perform puja to Goddess Shashti.
- Welcome the jamai with traditional ceremonies.
- Serve the elaborate feast.
- Exchange gifts and blessings.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
An elaborate spread of traditional Odia delicacies is served, including pakhala, various curries, pitha, and sweets.
Note: All timings are represented in 24-hour notation in local time of the selected location with DST adjustment (if applicable).
Hours which are past midnight are suffixed with next day date. In Panchang, a day starts and ends with local sunrise.
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