Ele Ashtami is an auspicious vrat dedicated to Jyeshta Lakshmi Devi (Jyeshta Devi – Alakshmi). In 2026, Ele Ashtami Vrat begins on September 17 and ends on September 19.
Ele Ashtami is widely celebrated in North Karnataka. It falls on Shukla Paksha Ashtami in Bhadrapada Month as per Kannada calendar.
The ritual is very much similar to Swarna Gowri Vrata, but it is performed by those who has the tradition of performing it since several generations.
The three-day Jyeshta Devi Pooja begins on Sashti and ends on Ashtami.
17 September 2026 – Jyeshta Gauri Avahana
18 September 2026 – Jyeshta Gauri Pooja
19 September 2026 – Jyeshta Gauri Visarjana
During this Vrata, women bring Jyeshta Gauri Mata to their homes in pairs such as Jyeshta – Kanishta or Sakhi – Parvati, etc,.
Jyeshta Devi Pooja 2026 Timings, Shubha Muhurtha