In coastal Maharashtra, Jyeshtha Gauri is typically worshipped as a metal facemask attached to an anthropomorphic body adorned with traditional Koli attire and jewellery. A Nauvari saree, a type of saree worn by Koli women, is offered to the Goddess and changed every year.
Location:
Mumbai
Date_accepted:
2024-06-27T08:18:13Z
Modified:
2024-06-27T10:49:38Z
Type:
Image
Creator:
Mumbai Archive Project Team
Contributor:
Yash Sheth
Publisher:
Jio Institute
Rights:
http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/
References:
Ganesh Chaturthi, Versova Koliwada, Mumbai, Gauri Pujan, Goddess Gauri, Jyeshtha Gauri, Lord Ganesha, Maharashtra, Koliwada, and Koli