Dhumavati Jayanti is a Hindu festival dedicated to Goddess Dhumavati, the seventh Mahavidya, who is known for her power and wisdom. This auspicious festival is celebrated in Bihar and Maharashtra, among others. This festival is observed on the Ashtami date of the Shukla Paksha of the Jyeshta month. According to mythology, Goddess Dhumavati was born on this month. Therefore, every year, Dhumavati Jayanti is observed in this month. The Goddess Dhumavati is the seventh Goddess among the 10 Mahavidyas.
About Dhumavati Jayanti 2025
Dhumavati Jayanti holds great spiritual and religious significance in Hinduism. On this revered day, devotees celebrate the birth of Goddess Dhumavati with immense joy and devotion. It is believed that by worshipping the Goddess, one grants siddhis, spiritual powers. It is believed that the Goddess Dhumavati is especially worshipped by tantrik and sadhus. Maa Dhumavati is often depicted riding a crow as her vahana (vehicle).
Who is Goddess Dhumavati?
Devi Dhumavati is often portrayed as an old widow and is associated with things considered inauspicious and unattractive. It is believed that the deity is also seen as an embodiment of Sati. She is also seen as an embodiment of Sati, who self-immolated in a sacrificial fire.
Dhumavati was created from the smoke of what was left of Sati. Hence, Maa Dhumavati is often seen as sad, defeated, or dejected. The goddess name means the smoky one. She represents the raw power and detachment of the Goddess. She is also known as the widow goddess and is associated with poverty, misfortune and despair.
Dhumavati Jayanti 2025 Date and Time
Ashtami Tithi Begins - 08:34 PM on Jun 02, 2025
Ashtami Tithi Ends - 09:56 PM on Jun 03, 2025
Dhumavati Jayanti Puja Vidhi
On this auspicious day, devotees should wake up early and take a bath before Sunrise. Clean your home with Gangajal and wear neat and clean clothes. It is best to visit Goddess Dhumavati temple on this day to seek blessing. But if you can't visit the temple, you can worship the Goddess at home. Prepare an asan and put a cloth on it. Place the idol of Goddess Dhumavati and offer flowers, lamp and recite Dhumavati Puja Katha and Goddess Dhumavati mantra: ॐ धूं धूमावत्यै फट्.
