In Hindu Religion, Sumangali Pooja is a ritual held in honor
of a woman who dies before her husband. Elderly women and married daughters in the
family are invited, given food and presents by the daughters-in-law in the family.
Sumangali Pooja is restricted to certain regions and to certain Hindu
communities.
Sumangali pooja is performed to invite the blessings of
Sumangalas or married and auspicious women before celebrating any major
auspicious event in the family, such as wedding or housewarming etc.
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