Swasthani

The Swasthani Festival takes place between January and February. The Goddess Swarsthani's three eyes burn like the sun. She is the ultimate giver of gifts although if insulted, she can make life miserable.

By worshipping Swasthani, Parbati attained Lord Shiva as her husband. In the worship rites of Swasthani (as set out by Parbati) the Swasthani Scripture is read every evening for one month.

Worshipping Swasthani is believed to remove curses, unite parted relatives and could result in limitless gifts.