Jiviti Puja, Jara Jivantika Puja (Jara Jeevantika Vrata) is a pooja observed by married women in Maharashtra and Gujarat on Fridays during Shravan month. In 2025, Jara Jivantika Puja dates are – July 25, August 1, August 8, August 15, August 22. Jivati Puja is observed on one of the Fridays in Shravan month. Jiviti is […]
Maharashtra Festivals and rituals
Kiran Utsav at Kolhapur Mahalakshmi Temple
Kiran Utsav is one is one of the popular and most celebrated festivals at Kolhapur Mahalakshmi Temple in Maharashtra. Kiran Utsav is celebrated for five times in a year. On January 31st, February 1st, and 9th, 10th, and 11th November, Kiran Utsav is observed in Kolhapur temple. On these days, Sun rays touch the feet […]