Raja Parba
A three-day observance traditionally celebrating womanhood and the fertility of Mother Earth, with agricultural work paused.
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 Raja Parba?
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.
Also known as Mithuna Sankranti, Raja Festival.
Why families observe Raja Parba
A three-day observance traditionally celebrating womanhood and the fertility of Mother Earth, with agricultural work paused.
- Deity
- Bhudevi (Mother Earth)
- When it's performed
- Mithuna Sankranti, mid-June.
- 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 Raja Parba?
- A three-day observance traditionally celebrating womanhood and the fertility of Mother Earth, with agricultural work paused.
- When is Raja Parba performed?
- Mithuna Sankranti, mid-June.
- How long does Raja Parba take?
- About 3h, 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 Raja Parba available in Bengaluru?
- We're finalising pricing for this ceremony in Bengaluru — talk to a Pandit and we'll quote it directly.