Dhumavati Jayanti 2024 - Dhumavati Jayanti
Ten incarnations of Mata are worshipped on the day of Dhumavati Jayanti. In 2024, Dhumavati Jayanti will be celebrated on 14th June. Dhumavati Devi’s Puja and special worship is organized on this day. It is believed that a person’s wishes come true by offering black sesame seeds in a black cloth to Ma Dhumavati. According to tradition, married women do not worship Ma Dhumavati and just have a glimpse of her from a distance. It is believed that a married woman’s son and husband are protected by doing this.
According to Purana, once Ma Dhumavati visited Lord Shiva as she was hungry. She asked Lord Shiva to help her but he was meditating. Hence, he did not notice Ma Dhumavati. As a result, she tried to eat Lord Shiva. But, due to the poision in Lord Shiva’s throat, she ended up looking dull and ugly. Smoke started coming out of her mouth and that is why she is known as Dhumavati.
Ma Dhumavati Story
The story related to Ma Dhumavati goes as follows : once Ma Parvati was hungry. She asked Lord Shiva to help her but he was meditating. Hence, he did not notice Ma Parvati. As a result, she tried to eat Lord Shiva. But, due to the poision in Lord Shiva’s throat, she ended up looking dull and ugly. Smoke started coming out of her mouth and that is why she is known as Dhumavati.
Lord Shiva tells Ma Parvati that because of the smoke, one of her names would be Ma Dhumavati. Lord Shiva also said that Ma Dhumavati was a widow as she ate her own husband and as a result, she would be worshipped in the same form. Out of ten Maha Vidyas, Ma Dhumavati is worshipped as Darun Maha Vidya.
Importance of Devi Dhumavati Jayanti
Dhumavati Devi’s appearance is scary and dangerous. Dhumavati’s appearance is of a widow. She rides a crow and wears white clothes. She does not tie her hair. It is believed that Devi’s appearance may seem to be cruel and scary but she always blesses the children. A glimpse of Ma Dhumavati offers many blessings. She was born to kill the demons and sinners. She is skilled enough to kill all kind of demons. She is related to Jyeshtha Nakshatra and is also known by the same name.
Mata Dhumavati is the basis for the powers of Saint Durvasa, Bhrigu, Parshuram etc. She is also known as Kalahpriya as she is considered to be the Devi for this world’s Kalah (problems). Ma Dhumavati’s appearance is scary as she needs to fight the demons. She is a widow and wears white clothes. The flag hoisted on her chariot has a picture of a crow. She has a Shurp in her hands. She ends all fears and gives relief to people. Ma Dhumavati Jayanti is celebrated in the whole country with a lot of zeal and excitement. She reliefs her devotees from all kinds of sins and problems.