When should Sumangali Pooja be performed and which days are auspicious?

Sumangali Pooja is traditionally performed on these auspicious occasions: (1) Before a daughter’s wedding (typically 10-15 days in advance), (2) During Navaratri (the 9 days of Durga Puja in October), (3) During Adi month (Tamil calendar — July/August) for specific family traditions, (4) On the death anniversary of a Sumangali ancestor, (5) During Margazhi month (December-January) for Mahalakshmi invocation, (6) On Varalakshmi Vratam (the Friday before full moon in Shravana — August), (7) After housewarming, child birth, or other auspicious family events. Specific days within any month: Friday (Lakshmi’s day), Tuesday (some traditions), and the Shukla Paksha (waxing moon) days are preferred. Amavasya and Tuesday-Saturday combinations are traditionally avoided. Our Tamil-speaking pandits can help plan your Sumangali Pooja on the most auspicious date for your family.