Description
Shamba Dashami (ଶାମ୍ବ ଦଶମୀ) – A Unique Odia Ritual for the Health & Well-being of Children
🌞 Seek blessings of Lord Surya for your child’s protection from illness and long-lasting health 🙏
Shamba Dashami is a deeply rooted Odia festival observed by mothers for the well-being and protection of their children, especially from skin diseases and chronic health issues. Celebrated on the 10th day (Dashami) of the bright fortnight (Shukla Paksha) in the month of Pausha (usually in January), this vrata holds great spiritual and healing significance.
The festival commemorates the legend of Shamba, son of Lord Krishna, who was cured of leprosy by worshipping Surya Bhagwan (the Sun God). Women observe a strict day-long fast and offer special puja to Lord Surya at sunrise and sunset for the health, immunity, and longevity of their children.
🕉️ Spiritual Significance of Shamba Dashami:
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Dedicated to Surya Dev, the cosmic healer and life-giver
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Observed by mothers for the good health, safety, and success of their children
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Inspired by the story of Shamba’s devotion and Surya’s divine healing power
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Reflects the strong maternal faith and power of prayer in Odia culture
🙏 HOMESeva Shamba Dashami Puja Services Include:
✔️ Vedic-trained Pandit Ji (ପଣ୍ଡିତଜୀ) to guide and perform the Surya Puja rituals
✔️ Complete Puja Kit – Surya idol/photo, mirror, turmeric, vermilion, diya, cow dung cakes (gobar), betel leaves, fruits, bhog items like khiri, pitha, chakuli, etc.
✔️ Rituals Performed:
▫️ Early Morning Arghya Offering to Sun God (Surya Arghya)
▫️ Sankalp for Children’s Health & Wellbeing
▫️ Surya Stotra Patha and Mantra Jaap
▫️ Storytelling of Shamba Leela (Shamba Dashami Vrata Katha)
▫️ Aarti, Bhog Offering, and Evening Puja with Mirror Ritual
✔️ Optional: Customized setup at home or temple, Decoration, or Prasad delivery
📅 When is Shamba Dashami Celebrated?
On Pausha Shukla Dashami (January), exact date varies each year as per Odia calendar.
🌿 Benefits of Observing Shamba Dashami:
🔸 Grants good health and protection from serious illnesses to children
🔸 Improves immunity and spiritual aura of the household
🔸 Encourages gratitude, prayer, and discipline
🔸 Invokes Surya Bhagwan’s healing grace and positive energy
🔸 Builds a strong spiritual bond between mother and child
