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Sangli Preserves Unique Tradition of Ghatasthapana on Palas Leaves
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News18•12-10-2026, 14:05
Sangli Preserves Unique Tradition of Ghatasthapana on Palas Leaves
- •The Gav Bhag area in Sangli continues to preserve the ancient tradition of performing Ghatasthapana on traditional leaf plates made from Palas trees.
- •Local Gurav community members meticulously craft these Patravalis using Palas leaves, sorghum stalks, and sugarcane bagasse instead of using market-bought items.
- •The Guravs traditionally deliver these handmade leaf plates along with Saptadhanya to households across the village ahead of Pratipada.
- •Unlike many regions, Ghatasthapana in this area does not require checking specific auspicious timings from the Panchang and is completed by noon.
- •The unique ritual involves placing a cone of Palas leaves inside the Patravali, filling it with farm soil, sowing Saptadhanya, and placing a clay Kalash on top.
Key Questions Answered
In Gav Bhag, Sangli, residents maintain the unique tradition of performing Ghatasthapana inside traditional leaf plates (Patravalis) made exclusively from Palas leaves.
The village Guravs gather Palas leaves two days before Pratipada, weave them together using sorghum and sugarcane bagasse sticks, and deliver the Patravalis and Saptadhanya to households.
No, no Panchang Muhurat is checked for Ghatasthapana in Sangli's Gav Bhag; it takes place in the village deity's temple by noon on Ashwin Shukla Pratipada before homes install their Ghats.
