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Experiences of Jamai Shashthi festival, History and its Rituals One of the most culturally prosperous states of India, West Bengal is filled with many surprises. Out of which Food and Celebration are the too much loved favorites of a Bengali. West Bengal sees an array of festivals and One such festival is Jamai Shashthi (Aranya Shashthi) which depicts the beautiful relationship of a son-in-law with his in-laws. The name Jamai means son-in-law and Shashthi means the sixth day of shukla paksh (and if you are still wondering, then Paksha refers to a fortnight or a lunar phase in a month according to the Hindu calendar). Quick FACT: Bengali's celebrate Six Shashthi’s, Neel Shashthi, Ashok Shashthi, Chapra Shashthi, Jamai Shashthi, Sheetala Shashthi and Durga Shashthi. Jamai Shashthi is the day dedicated only to sons-in-law which is celebrated overwhelmingly in West Bengal to lay the foundation of a strong family bond and relationship. On this auspicious day, all Bengali mothers-in-law