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Dowhithra Prathipath

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Back in 2013, Aya Kgopalanji, mentioned Dowhithra Prathipath in a post of monthly festivals. I kept this at the back of my mind.

I am trying research this now so as to make an attempt to popularize this festival in Mauritius - so as to keep the young reminded of our elders.

As such I would appreciate to have some guidance and materials so as to allow me to prepare a page on this festival. Is there a Tamil name as well for it.

In Mauritius I have never heard it before - I have asked a few Swami (from TN) at the local koils but very little so far.

Nandri
 
This year it will come on 21-09-2017. Every year sukla patcha prathamai in purattaasi month. daughter"s son are called dowhithran. These sons must spend a day on puratasi sukla patcha prathamai day. mother" parents will get saree and dhothy and jwels and the foood they most like on this dayfrom the grand children of their daughters.

In olden days it was possible. now a days the daughter is getting married at the age of 66 0r 67; then at the age of 91 only daughter"s son can buy javuly and jewels and give them to their mother"s parents. if the person got married at his age of 25 and his daughter gets married at the age of 48 and at the age of 75 dowhithra prathipath can be done.
 
Thank you KGopalan Sir and Raji Ram Sit. This is much appreciated.

Is it very alive as a tradition in TN these days? If not it is sad. Our religion and culture is so rich.

What can be a reference scripture for this festival?

Many many thanks.
 
Why wait for the grandson to grow up and earn money? I think the daughter can buy jewels and dresses for

her parents, ask her son to present to them and seek their blessings on that particular day, every year! :hail:
 
Dowhitran has to full fill the desires of his Grand parents. If they wish to go kedarnath, badrinatha, manasarover he has to take them there.
 
When joint family system prevailed, the parents were enjoying the financial support from their son. They could not expect

anything from their daughter. Hence this occasion might have had a great importance. Now, the world has changed a lot! :)
 
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