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Manabasa Gurubara Lakshmi Puja or Margasir Lakshmi Vrat is observed on gurubar or Thursdays in Margasir (Margashirsha month). In 2025, Manabasa Gurubar dates are – November 6, November 13, November 20, November 27 and December 4.
It is mainly observed in Odisha and the Coastal region of Andhra Pradesh (Vizianagaram, Srikakulam, Visakhapatnam, etc.). Margasir month is highly auspicious to worship Lord Jagannath and his consort Goddess Lakshmi.
Women clean and decorate their houses prior to Thursdays in Margashir maas and prepare puja material for Lakshmi Puja. Lakshmi is worshipped with Shodasha upachar puja and offered special recipes as naivedyam.
The performer of the vrata will observe fasting. Manabasa Gurbar Lakshmi Puja procedure will be similar to Diwali Lakshmi Puja and Kojagari Lakshmi Pooja.
Manabasa Gurubar 2025
Thursday, 6 November 2025 – Manabasa Gurubar Puja Arambha (Manabasa Guurabar Pratham Pali)
Thursday, 13 November 2025 – Manabasa Gurubara Dwitiya Pali
Thursday, 20 November 2025 – Manabasa Gurubara Tritiya Pali
Thursday, 27 November 2025 – Manabasa Gurubara Chautha Pali
Thursday, 4 December 2025 – Manabasa Gurubara 5th Sesha Pali
Significance and Observances
Goddess Lakshmi: The festival honors Goddess Mahalaxmi, the deity of wealth and prosperity. It is believed that she visits homes during this time to bless families with prosperity and remove their sorrows.
Cleanliness Rituals: A key aspect of Manabasa Gurubar is the emphasis on cleanliness. Households are thoroughly cleaned and decorated, as it is widely believed that Goddess Lakshmi prefers to visit clean homes. Women often create decorative patterns called jhoti chita on their floors to invite the goddess.
.Cultural Context: The festival is rooted in the ancient scripture known as the Mahalaxmi Purana, which narrates a story involving a low-caste woman named Shriya. Her devotion to Goddess Lakshmi leads to her being ostracized by society, highlighting issues of caste discrimination and gender inequality. The narrative emphasizes that true devotion transcends social barriers and critiques practices of untouchability.
Historical Background
The origins of Manabasa Gurubar can be traced back to the Laxmi Puran, where the goddess’s interactions with Shriya challenge societal norms. After being expelled from the Jagannath Temple by Balaram, the elder brother of Lord Jagannath, due to her caste status, Shriya’s plight leads to a curse that forces Balaram and his brother to confront their prejudices. This story serves as a powerful commentary on discrimination and advocates for equality.
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