Dhumavati Jayanti 2022: Date, puja vidhi, significance and all you need to know about this festival

Published on: Jun 7, 2022, 12:39:10 IST

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Dhumavati Jayanti: Goddess Dhumavati, a manifestation of Goddess Shakti, is worshipped on Dhumavati Jayanti. Here's all you need to know about this festival, from date, significance, puja vidhi and more.

Dhumavati Jayanti 2022: Every year, the auspicious occasion of Dhumavati Jayanti is celebrated globally by Hindus. Also known as Dhumavati Mahavidya Jayanti, the festival is marked as the day when Goddess Dhumavati, a manifestation of Goddess Shakti, incarnated on Earth. It falls on the eighth day during the Shukla Paksha in the Jyestha month of the Hindu calendar, which means devotees mark this day every year between May and June. People worship Goddess Dhumavati on this day and wish for her blessings. Additionally, the day holds much significance for Hindus, as praying to Goddess Dhumavati is said to relieve all the problems and sins from their life. According to Hindu sacred texts, Goddess Dhumavati is known to be the 7th of the 10 Mahavidyas and the most furious form of Goddess Durga. (Also Read: Jamai Sashti: Delectable dishes to pamper your son-in-law with)

When is Dhumavati Jayanti 2022?

This year, Dhumavati Jayanti falls on Wednesday, June 8. According to the Panchang, the Ashtami date of Jyeshtha Shukla will start from 07:54 am on June 7 and will continue till 08:30 am on Wednesday, June 8.

Dhumavati Jayanti 2022 Significance And Puja Vidhi:

It is believed that worshipping Goddess Dhumavati on this day helps one fulfil all their wishes and get rid of diseases and poverty from their family. Additionally, worshipping Mata Dhumavati is also believed to bring relief from calamities and victory in war.

On this day, devotees wake up early before the sunrise, worship Goddess Dhumavati with incense sticks, flowers and diyas, and observe a fast. According to Hindu customs, offering black sesame seeds folded in black cloth on this day helps in fulfilling one's desire. Devotees also recite special mantras to seek Goddess Dhumavati's blessings in ending all their miseries. A special procession also takes place during the night, and prasad is prepared for the puja and distributed later to mark the occasion.

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Krishna Pallavi Priya
Krishna Priya Pallavi is a journalist with over 9 years of experience, covering health, fashion, pop culture, travel, wellness, entertainment, festivals, mental health, art, decor, fitness, and sex and relationships. She is an alumna of the Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC), Dhenkanal, and holds an undergraduate degree in Journalism and Mass Communication from Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, Delhi. Her strong academic foundation informs her analytical and detail-oriented approach to storytelling, helping her uncover stories where none seem to exist. Before joining Hindustan Times, Pallavi worked with some of India’s leading media organisations. She spent close to three years at India Today, where she honed her newsroom skills and developed a sharp editorial sensibility. She also worked for over a year and a half at Vagabomb, ScoopWhoop’s feminist digital platform, where she explored stories through a gender-sensitive, socially aware lens. Pallavi has a deep interest in global fashion trends and international fashion seasons, and enjoys interviewing celebrities and tracking pop culture movements—interests that frequently translate into engaging, reader-friendly stories. Alongside lifestyle and entertainment, she has a keen eye for impactful health and wellness journalism, regularly interacting with doctors, designers, and digital content creators to bring nuance and credibility to her work. Born and raised in Haryana, Pallavi remains deeply connected to her ancestral roots in Odisha. Her ability to spot fresh angles brings curiosity and depth to stories she pursues. When not chasing deadlines, she enjoys spending time with her dog, planning her next vacation, reading, running new trails, and discovering new destinations.Read More

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