Jamai Sasthi, also spelt as Jamai Shashti, is an important day for Bengali people. It is celebrated on the sixth day in Shukla Paksha of Jyeshta month. In 2023, Jamai Sasthi date is May 25, Thursday. Jamai Sasthi 2023 – 25 May, Thursday – 10 Jaistho 1430 Literally, Jamai means son in law. On the […]
Jamai Sashti in Bengal
Origin of Jamai Sashti
What is the origin of Jamai Sashti? Jamai Sashti is a Bengali festival which is dedicated to son-in-law. Son-in-law is welcomed to Mother-in-law’s house and presented with good food and new clothes. Jamai Shasthi is an ancient custom practiced since ages by the Bengalis. According to a legend, Goddess Shasthi had once returned the lost […]