Preeti Dwitiya (Preethi Vidiya) is observed on the second day of Navratri Durga Puja. In 2025, Preeti Dwitiya falls on September 23 in Ashwin Navratri.
Usually, on Preeti Dwitiya day, Goddess Brahmacharini Mata is worshipped as part of Navadurga Puja, Balatripura Sundari Mata is worshipped as a part of Navadevi Alankara Puja and Tara Mahavidya Puja is observed as a part of Mahavidya Puja during Navratri.
This day is also observed as Sindhara Dooj, Sthana Vriddhi Gauri Vratam, etc.
Preeti Dwitiya, also known as Preethi Vidiya, is a Hindu festival observed on the second day (Dwitiya Tithi) of the Shukla Paksha, especially during Navratri or in some regions as part of the Shravan festivities. It is particularly recognized as another name for important festivals like Sindhara Dooj and Gauri Dwitiya.
Ritual Significance
Preeti Dwitiya is often dedicated to the worship of Goddess Brahmacharini, the second form of Devi Durga, or in some traditions, Goddess Gauri, during Navratri or specific lunar months.
The day is auspicious for newly married women or brides, as it emphasizes the bond between mothers-in-law and daughters-in-law.
Rituals include exchanging gifts, performing puja for Goddess Gauri, and praying for marital happiness and prosperity.
Festivities include offering sweets (particularly kheer), donating jaggery, and presenting sixteen adornments (solah shringar) to the Goddess for blessings.
Key Observances
Married women apply sindoor, pray for the long life of their husbands, and seek familial well-being.
Gifts of white clothes and other auspicious items are donated with the intention of bringing peace and prosperity.
Preeti Dwitiya thus represents a vibrant celebration of women’s relationships, devotion, and the strengthening of family and marital ties in Hindu tradition.