Manabasa Gurubara
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Mānabasā Gurubāra is a festival celebrated by Odia Hindus in the East Indian state of Odisha. It is also celebrated by Odias living in Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, South Jharkhand and South West Bengal. In this festival Goddess Mahalaxmi is the presiding deity. It is believed by the people that the goddess herself comes to every household and removes pain and sorrow. It is held on every Thursday in the month of Margasira.[1][2][3]
Quick Facts Mānabasā Gurubāra, Observed by ...
Mānabasā Gurubāra | |
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Observed by | Odias |
Type | Hindu |
Observances | Laxmi Puja |
Begins | 1st Thursday in the month of Margasira in Odia calendar |
Ends | Last Thursday in the month of Margasira in Odia calendar |
Frequency | annual |
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It is believed that Goddess Lakshmi loves a clean house so all women make their houses clean then decorate the house with jhoti chita.[4] It is believed that the most beautiful house of the village will be visited by Goddess Lakshmi and can get money and prosperity.