Manabasa Gurubara
Traditional worship of Goddess Lakshmi observed each Thursday of the Margashirsha month, for household prosperity.
Many families keep this every year, or whenever there is something to give thanks for. Each time is complete in itself.
The sequence differs by region and by family tradition — yours will be confirmed before the day. We describe what families usually observe; we never promise outcomes.
Who performs Manabasa Gurubara?
Traditionally performed by the family itself, led by the household's senior member — no purohit is required. House of Purohit doesn't supply the officiant for this ceremony directly. Talk to a Pandit and we'll explain how families arrange it.
Why families observe Manabasa Gurubara
Traditional worship of Goddess Lakshmi observed each Thursday of the Margashirsha month, for household prosperity.
- Deity
- Lakshmi
- When it's performed
- Every Thursday in Margashirsha.
- Performed by
- Traditionally performed by the family
Traditionally performed by the family itself, led by the household's senior member — no purohit is required.
- What is Manabasa Gurubara?
- Traditional worship of Goddess Lakshmi observed each Thursday of the Margashirsha month, for household prosperity.
- When is Manabasa Gurubara performed?
- Every Thursday in Margashirsha.
- How long does Manabasa Gurubara take?
- About 1h, though this can vary with your family's tradition.
- Can House of Purohit provide the Purohit?
- Traditionally performed by the family itself, led by the household's senior member — no purohit is required.
- Is Manabasa Gurubara available in Bengaluru?
- We're finalising pricing for this ceremony in Bengaluru — talk to a Pandit and we'll quote it directly.