Jamai Shashthi 2027: when and what time
Jamai Shashthi falls on the bright Shashthi of Jyeshtha; in 2027 that is Thursday 10 June, in Kolkata and Dhaka. The mother-in-law's Shashthi puja, and a feast for the son-in-law.
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Date and Shashthi tithi
Kolkata times are IST, Dhaka times BST.
| Day | What | When |
|---|---|---|
| 9β10 Jun | Shashthi tithi | 9 Jun 9:35 am to 10 Jun 7:11 am (Source: Drik Panchang, Jamai Shashti 2027 (Kolkata)) |
| Day | What | When |
|---|---|---|
| 9β10 Jun | Shashthi tithi | 9 Jun 10:05 am to 10 Jun 7:41 am (Source: Drik Panchang, Jamai Shashti 2027 (Dhaka)) |
Drik Panchang lists Jamai Shashthi on Thursday 10 June for both cities.
The custom
On the Shashthi tithi of the bright fortnight of Jyeshtha, the mother-in-law performs a puja to the goddess Shashthi, and the son-in-law is invited home for a lavish feast. (Source: Wikipedia, Jamai Sasthi)
- Mangoes, lychees, hilsa and sweets: what goes on the plate depends on the family.
Questions
- When is Jamai Shashthi in 2027?
- Thursday 10 June 2027, in Kolkata and Dhaka (Drik Panchang).
- When is the Shashthi tithi for Jamai Shashthi 2027?
- Kolkata: 9 Jun 9:35 am to 10 Jun 7:11 am. Dhaka: 9 Jun 10:05 am to 10 Jun 7:41 am.
- Why is Jamai Shashthi celebrated?
- The mother-in-law worships the goddess Shashthi for her son-in-law's wellbeing and then hosts him for a feast.
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