Updated: Nov 05, 2025 15:24 PM |
About | Related Information | Read Also
Prathamastami Date: Tuesday, 1 December 2026
Prathmastami: A Festival for Firstborn, festival of Odisha, falls on Margasir Month and the eighth day after Kartik Purnima. As per the customs, the first born of the family is worshiped with Pitha (Eatries) and new clothes.
Like many Sankranti, fasting festivals Janmashtami, Radhashtami, Ashokashtami, Prathmashtami is also important in Odia culture. This festival is celebrated with great fanfare on the Krishna Paksha Ashtami Tithi of Margashirsha month. On Prathmastami, the eldest child was fed with new clothes and various kinds of dishes were fed.
Prathamashtami is also considered to be Kaal Bhairav Ashtami.According to the Skandha Purana, worshiping Kaal Bhairav Ashtami one gets freedom from all sins. This day is also considered to be good for tantra practice.
Due to various reasons on Prathmastami devotees vist temples and worship for peace and prosperity in the family.
| Related Name | Saubhagini Ashtami, Paap Nashini Ashtami |
| Begins Tithi | The eighth day after Kartik Purnima |
| Celebrations | Puja at Home |
प्रथमाष्टमी - जेठा के लिए उत्सव, ओडिशा का त्यौहार है, मार्गशीर्ष महीने और कार्तिक पूर्णिमा के आठवें दिन आता है।
Rituals and Traditions of Prathamastami
❀ The maternal uncle (mamu) plays a central role in this festival. He sends new clothes, turmeric, and gifts to his sister’s first child.
❀ The main ritual, called “Aarati” or “Sasthi Puja,” is performed by the mother or grandmother.
❀ The child is dressed in new clothes, and prayers are offered to Sasthi Devi, the goddess who protects children.
❀ A special dish called Enduri Pitha (a steamed cake made of rice, coconut, jaggery, and turmeric leaves) is prepared and offered to the deity before being shared among family members.
Cultural Importance of Prathamastami
Prathamastami reflects Odisha’s family values and the significance of kinship, particularly the bond between maternal uncle and nephew/niece. It is both a domestic and cultural festival, filled with traditional music, blessings, and festive meals.
Related Information
Futures Dates
21 November 2027
Begins Tithi
The eighth day after Kartik Purnima
Months
November - December
Celebrations
Puja at Home
Past Dates
12 November 2025, 23 November 2024, 5 December 2023, 16 November 2022
If you love this festival please
like,
share or
comment!
Follow Bhakti Bharat Whatsapp Channel »
Bookmark / Save this festival for future
* Please share any of your suggestions or ideas with us.
** Please write your any type of feedback or suggestion(s) on our contact us page. Whatever you think, (+) or (-) doesn't metter!
