Traditions

Shri. Mahalaxmi Puja

29 Aug 2026

In Chitpawan Brahmin families, on the day of Ashtami during Navratri, Mahalakshmi is worshipped. Earlier, this worship was done in every home, but nowadays, due...

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Raksha Bandhan

29 Aug 2026

After the monsoon ends, this is the day to first take boats into the sea. To keep the sea god pleased and the sea calm, people worship the sea deity and offer c...

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Navaratra

29 Aug 2026

The tradition of performing Navratri from the first day (Pratipada) to the ninth day of Ashwin month is followed so that devotees receive the goddess's blessing...

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Gudi Padwa

29 Aug 2026

Gudi Padwa is one of the three and a half auspicious moments. On this day, the new year begins. The Shalivahana Shaka also started on this day. Earlier, a gudi...

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Gokul Ashtami

29 Aug 2026

The day Lord Shri Krishna took his incarnation to protect dharma is called Janmashtami or Gokul Ashtami.   In the past, the festival of Gokul Ashtami was celebr...

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Dev Diwali

29 Aug 2026

The importance of the first day of the month of Margashirsha is not seen in any other Brahmin community in India except among Chitpavan Brahmins. Lord Shri Kris...

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Bodan

29 Aug 2026

Bodan is a family ritual and custom among Hindu Chitpavan Konkanis. According to the traditions of their lineage, Bodan is performed annually, every three years...

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