Ravidas Jayanti 2025

Posted on January 8, 2012 by astrobix

Ravidas holds an importance place among the sufis and saints of Indian origin. He is also known as Raidas. Ravidas belonged to the same period as Kabir. In 2025, Ravidas Jayanti will be celebrated on 12 February. Ravidas was born the day of Magh Purnima in the year 1398 in a village near Varanasi. He was born on a Sunday. Hence, he was named, Ravidas. He is known to be a disciple of Ramanand.

Biography of Sant Ravidas

There is not enough evidence about the period in which Ravidas lived. According to some, he was born in Kashi and lived during 1482-1527. Others believe that he was born on Magh Purnima in the year 1398. He was born in a family of shoe-makers. His father’s name as Raghu and mother was known as Ghurviniya. Shoe making was his family business. He accepted and worked hard. He was soft-spoken and sweet due to which he was liked by the other people.

Saint and Poet Ravidas

The medieval period is also known as Bhakti Kal in Indian history and literature. Many saints and sufis were present in this time who tried to abolish many wrong practices that generated from Indian culture. Ravidas played an important role during this period and tried to abolish discrimination based on Dharma, Caste etc.

Ravidas was devoted towards Lord and was a great poet. Generosity, devotion towards God and sadhna can be clearly seen in his works. Ravidas tried to express himself through Bhakti and Satsang. He always worked for the betterment of the society.

Prabhu ji tum chandan hum pani,
Jaki anga anga vaas samani,
Prabhu ji tum dhanban hum mora,
Jaise chitvan chandra chakora,
Prabhu ji tum deepak hum baati,
Jaki jyoti bare din raati,
Prabhu ji tum moti hum dhaga,
Jaise sonahi milat suhaga,
Prabhu ji tum swami hum dasa,
Aisi bhakti kare Raidasa.

In the above passage, Ravidas explains his thoughts through imagination and devotion. He has explained everything in simple words. Due to this, the common people have always easily understood his works.

The incidents of his life have always been inspiration to the people. According to one such incident, Ravidas’s disciples wanted to go for a bath in river Ganga and insisted Ravidas to come along. Ravidas said that he had already promised someone that he would make shoes for the person on that particular day. Hence, he would not be able to go. He also said that by doing his work, he would feel like he has taken a bath in river Ganga. Since then, there is a saying that is famous which goes as : ‘Man Changa Toh Kathauti Me Ganga’.

The Dohas and Bhakti songs written by Ravidas have always tried to spread love and care among the people’s hearts. Ravidas also tried to bring the Hindus and Muslims together and this is evident from his thoughts which have been expressed in his songs. He said that one can meet God in his own heart even if he does not go on any pilgrimage.

Ka Mathura, Ka Dwarika, Ka Kashi Haridwar,
Raidas Khoja Dil Aapna, Teh Miliya Dildar.

Significance of Ravidas Jayanti

Ravidas is believed to be devoted to Lord Rama and Lord Krishna. His famous Dohas are still used by the people and many songs have been writeen with them. Sant Ravidas Jayanti is celebrated with a lot of zeal in the whole country. A Shobha Yatra is organized on this day. Satsang etc are also organized based on Ravidas’s thoughts and works. People dedicate flowers in respect on his Jayanti.

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Narasimha Jayanti 2025 – Lord Narasimha – Narasimha Story

Posted on January 7, 2012 by astrobix

Narasimha Jayanti is celebrated on the day of Vaishakh Shukla Paksha’s Chaturdashi. Lord Narasimha has always been related to power and victory. According to beliefs and religious texts, Lord Vishnu incarnated as Lord Narasimha on this day and killed Hiranyakashyap. In 2025 Narasimha Jayanti will be celebrated on 11 May.

According to Hindu calendar, Narasimha Jayanti is celebrated on Vaishakh Shukla Paksha’s Chaturdashi. According to legends, Lord Vishnu incarnated on this day and killed Hiranyakashyap to establish dharma in this world. Hence, this day is celebrated as Narasimha Jayanti all around the country with a lot of excitement.

Story of Narasimha Jayanti

Lord Narasimha is one of the main incarnations of Lord Vishnu. Lord Narasimha was half-human and half-lion. He killed Hiranyakashyap in this form. This incarnation of Lord Vishnu has been explained in many religious texts. According to Hindu mythology, there was a saint named Kashyap in ancient times who had a wife named, Diti. He had two sons who were known as Harinyaksha and Hiranyakashipu.

Lord Vishnu killed Harinyaksha to protect the earth and mankind. Hiranyakashipu could not bear the death of his brother and wanted to take revenge. He offered austerities and impressed Lord Brahma who appeared and blessed him. After taking Lord Brahma’s blessings, Hiranyakashipu established his rule in all Lokas. He even started ruling the heavens.

All the Devas were helpless and could not do anything about Hiranyakashipu’s atrocities. In the meantime, his wife Kayadhu gave birth to a son who was named, Prahalad. This child did not resemble any demons and was totally devoted to Lord Narayana.

Hiranyakashipu tried many different ways to distract Prahalad from Lord Narayana and to make him a demon. All his attempts failed and Prahalad was devoted even more towards Lord Narayana. Due to Lord Vishnu’s blessings, Prahalad was always saved from Hiranyakashipu’s atrocities.

Once, Hiranyakashipu tried to burn Prahalad. He made Prahalad sit over his sister’s (Holika) lap in fire. Holika was blessed with a boon that she could not burn in fire. But, with Prahalad sitting in her lap, Holika was burnt alive and nothing happened to Prahalad.

Seeing this, Hiranyakashipu was very angry. Even his subjects started worshipping Lord Vishnu. He asked Prahalad about his God. He asked his God to appear in front of him. Prahalad replied by saying that the Lord was present everywhere and resided in everything. Listening to this, Hiranyakashipu asked Prahalad if his Lord resided in a pillar to which Prahalad replied, yes.

Listening to this, Hiranyakashipu attacked the pillar and Lord Narasimha appeared in front of him. Lord Narasimha held him on his legs and killed him by cutting his chest with his nails. Lord Narasimha blessed Prahalad by saying that everyone who would fast on this day would be blessed and would be relieved from all problems. Hence, this day is celebrated as Narasimha Jayanti.

Worship of lord narasimha

Lord Narasimha is worshipped on the day of Narasimha Jayanti. A person should wake up early in Brahma Muhurat and take a bath. He should then wear clean clothes and should offer prayers to Lord Narasimha. An idol of Goddess Laxmi should be placed with Lord Narasimha. Both should be worshipped with devotion and dedication. The following items should be used in the prayer : fruits, flowers, five sweets, kumkum, kesar, coconut, rice, ganga jal etc.

To impress Lord Narasimha, a person should sit in isolation and should recite Narasimha mantra with a Rudraksha mala. A person who keeps a fast should donate sesame seeds, gold, clothes etc. on this day. A person who keeps a fast on this day is relieved of all problems. Lord Narasimha blesses his devotees and all his wishes come true.

Narasimha Mantra

ॐ उग्रं वीरं महाविष्णुं ज्वलन्तं सर्वतोमुखम् I
नृसिंहं भीषणं भद्रं मृत्यु मृत्युं नमाम्यहम् II
ॐ नृम नृम नृम नर सिंहाय नमः ।

Reciting these mantras, a person is relieved of all problems and is blessed by Lord Narasimha.

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Mahavir Jayanti – Mahavir Jayanti 2025 – Vardhaman Mahavira Birthday

Posted on January 6, 2012 by astrobix

Vardhaman Mahavir’s birth is celebrated as Mahavir Jayanti. Mahavir Jayanti will be celebrated on 10 April 2025. Vardhaman Mahavir was the 24th Tirthankar from the line of Lord Adinath in Jain religion. It is believed that he lived from 511 A.D to 527 A.D. Mahavir was born in a royal family as a prince. His father’s name was King Siddhartha and his mother was known as Priyakarini. He was born in the Vaishali district.

He left his home when he was 30 years old and acquired Kaivalya (Lord Brahma’s knowledge). Mahavir tried to spread Parsavnath’s knowledge in order to build roots of Jainism. Mahavir tried to establish Jain religion by devotion and dedication. He is known by many different names including Arhat, Jin, Nirgrath, Mahavur, Ativir etc.

Mahavira Biography

Mahavir was born as a prince in royal family on the day of Chaitra Shukla Paksha Trayodashi in Basokunda district of Vaishali. His was known as Vardhaman during his childhood. He was born to King Siddhartha and Queen Trishala who belonged to Lichhavi community. Mahavir talked about Jain religion and worked for everyone’s welfare.

People of Jain religion celebrate this day as Mahavir Jayanti. They celebrate it with a lot of zeal, excitement and devotion. It is believed that Mahavir offered rigorous austerities and got control of his mind and soul. He was known as Mahavir for the same reason.

Mahavir Jayanti Festival

Mahavir Jayanti is celebrated as a day of being victorious over life with the help of austerities. Devotees give a bath to Mahavir’s idol in different temples. This bath is known as Abhishek. A rally is also organized in which the idol is place on a chariot. A huge crowd can be seen in these rallies and processions. Devotees offer fruits, rice, water etc. to Mahavir on this day.

Mahavir’s birth is celebrated every year on the day of Chaitra Shukla Paksha Trayodashi. He was the last of 24 Tirthankars. Jain devotees organize rallies and processions starting from the morning on the day of Mahavir Jayanti. After this, Mahavir’s Abhishek is done and flags are fixed at the top of the temples. Many other religious practices also take place on this day.

Mahavir acquired Kaivalya or immense knowledge on the day of Vaishakh Shukla Dashami while sitting under a Sal tree in Manohar forests. He was 42 years old at that time and offered austerities on the banks of Trijukula river in Jubhika village. He was known as Mahavir after acquiring this knowledge.

During the time when Mahavir lived, there were a lot of different norms and traditions in the society. Many of these were unethical and exploiting. Mahavir traveled all around India ad tried to abolish superstition and other false beliefs. He established dharma and focused on peace.

Mahavira’s Teachings

Mahavir worked for the welfare of the people. He gave a message to walk on the path of truth and peace. He also explained five mahavrat, five anuvrat, five samiti and six principles. These principles formed the basis of Jainism. Mahavir sacrificed his body on the day of Kartik Krishna Amawasya and attained salvation.

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Guru Nanak Jayanti – Guru Nanak Jayanti 2025 – Guru Nanak Birthday 2025

Posted on January 5, 2012 by astrobix

Guru Nanak Dev’s birthday is celebrated as Guru Nanak Jayanti. Guru Nanak Dev was the first Guru of the Sikhs. He was born in a place named Talwandi Raibhoya (Nankana Saheb). Guru Nanak Jayanti is also known as Prakash Utsav. It is celebrated on the auspicious day of Kartik Purnima. Sikhs celebrate this day with a lot of zeal and excitement. Guru Nanak Dev was a neutral Guru. He learned all the teachings of different Gurus and Sants in the Guru Grantha Sahib and preached everyone in the same manner. He spent his whole life in servicing the needy.

Biography

Guru Nanak Dev was born during the darkest times in the history of our country. Superstitions and cruelty were on an all time high during that period. Guru Nanak Dev was a social worker, Saint and even a poet. Guru Nanak Dev’s father was Baba Kaluchandra Bedi and mother was Tripta ji. Guru Nanak Dev was very spiritual since childhood. Priests and other religious people were always attracted by his intelligence. He was married to Sulakshana and has two sons. But, he was always involved in social service.

Some of his teachings were as follows : God is one, He resides everywhere and in everything, A person worshipping God does not fear anything, A person should be honest and hard working, Men and Women are equal, Lust and Greed are bad things etc. He spent his whole life teaching people about various things and died in the year 1539 at the age of 70.

Consider the Principle of Guru Nanak

The principles and teachings of Guru Nanak Dev are followed by a lot of people even today. He explianed that God is only one and we are all his children. He said that no one can be different from each other as we are the children of the one same person. His teachings which were given 500 years ago are still popular among the people. Guru Nanak Dev established Sikh religion and worked for the betterment of the whole mankind. He gave rise to a sense of unity and love among the people.

Importance of Guru Nanak Jayanti

Guru Nanak Jayanti is celebrated with a lot of excitement and devotion. It is celebrated just like any other festival. Gurudwaras can be seen crowded with devotees who offer their prayers and worship Guru Nanak Dev. Many rallies are also organized. Scens of Guru Nanak Dev’s life are also depicted in these rallies which comprise of elephants, horses etc. Food arrangements are also made in the Gurudwaras along with Kirtan, Satsang etc.

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Varaha Avatar – Varaha Avatar Jayanti – Varaha Jayanti 2025 – Varaha Jayanti Festival

Posted on January 4, 2012 by astrobix

Varaha Avatar is yet another incarnation of Lord Vishnu. Lord Varaha was born to destroy evils.

Varaha Jayanti is celebrated and dedicated to Lord Varaha. In 2025, Varaha Jayanti will be celebrated on 26 August  Devotees perform bhajans and observe fasts in order to please Lord Varaha.

Lord Varaha is the third incarnation of Lord Vishnu. Worshipping Lord Varaha on this day brings wealth, fortune and happiness to the devotee.

Varaha Jayanti Story

Diti gave birth to two demons. Hiranyaksha and Hiranyakshayapu were born with terrific powers. At the time of their birth, the entire universe was terrified. Earth shook, huge tides aroused in the oceans and stars moved upside down. The scenario of the three worlds was in itself terrifying.

Both the brothers soon grew up with strong and huge built. Both of them performed tough austerities and were able to please Lord Brahma. They asked for limitless powers and that no one should be able to defeat them in any war. Lord Brahma granted them the wish and went back to heaven. Both of them became powerful and started troubling people of all the three worlds to prove their strengths.

After acquiring the three worlds, both of them went to conquer Varun Deva’s kingdom “Vibhaari Nagari”. First off all, Varun Deva got furious listening to their conditions. But later on suppressed his ferocity and told them, “May be you are strong and possess terrific powers, but Lord Vishnu is the superior of all. He is the one who can defeat you”. Listening to it, Hiranyaksha went in search of Lord Vishnu with a thought to defeat him.

Meanwhile, Devarishi Narad got to know that Lord Vishnu had incarnated into Lord Varaha and was going to get the earth free from abyss. Hiranyaksha also followed Lord Vishnu and saw him holding earth with his teeth. Hiranyaksha tried to stop Lord Vishnu by saying abusive words. Thus, trying to provoke Lord Vishnu to fight with him.

Firstly, Lord Vishnu ignored his abusive behaviour and continued with his journey. Hirnayaksha got more angry and started to abuse him even more by saying words such as, coward, animal, sinner etc. Still Lord Vishnu kept his calm and established the earth on the surface of the sea. Thereby, completing his task. When Hiranyaksha saw that his words were not able to provoke Lord Vishnu in any manner, he took out his weapon to attack him. Lord Vishnu snatched the weapon from his hand and threw it far away. Both of them fought with each other for a while in which Hiranyaksha got killed by Lord Vishnu.

Rituals to observe fast of Varaha Jayanti

Devotees should observe fast throughout the day and organize a Jagran at night reciting stories of various manifestations of Lord Vishnu. Devotees who observe fast on Varaha Jayanti should establish an idol of Lord Varaha in a kalash, followed by doing Visarjan. Once the puja is done the idol is to be donated to any Brahman or Acharya.

Varaha Mantra

ॐ Varahay Namah
ॐ Sookraya Namah
ॐ Dhritsookarrupkeshvaya Namah

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Saint Ved Vyas | Sage Veda Vyasa | Maharishi Ved Vyas | Ved Vyas | Ved Vyas Biography

Posted on January 3, 2012 by astrobix

Saint Ved Vyas was one of the greatest Saints of Vedic times. He was the author of Mahabharata and witnessed incidents that changed the world. He had immense knowledge about religious texts, vedas and mantras. It was only possible through his knowledge that Mahabharata could be written. It is believed that Saint Ved Vyas was born on the day of Ashaadh Purnima. Saint Ved Vyas was the one who established Vedant Darshan and Advaitvad. He was born as a son to Saint Parashar. His wife was named Aruni, who gave birth to his son, Shukdev. The day of Guru Purnima is also celebrated as Ved Vyas jayanti.

Ved Vyas was born as Vishnu Vyas in Dwapar Yug and wrote many different parts of the Vedas. It is believed that during the first Dwapar Yug, Brahma was Ved Vyas followed by Prajapati, Shukracharya, Brahaspati, Indra, Dhananjaya, Surya, Mrityu, Ashwathama etc. It is believed that in all there were 28 Devas and others who were Ved Vyas. Ved Vyas also wrote eighteen Puranas.

Ved Vyas Birth Story

Many different stories have been mentioned in ancient texts about Ved Vyas. Some even believe him to be a manifestation of Lord Vishnu. According to his birth story, he was born as a son to Saint Parashar and Satyawati. Satyawati used to row boats and smelled of fish. Hence, she was also known as Matsyagandha. Once, Saint Parashar used her boat to travel through river Yamuna. He was mesmerized by her beauty and asked her to marry him.

Satyawati replied by saying that Saint Parashar was Lord Brahma’s son and she was just a simple human and hence, the engagement would not work. Saint Parashar asked her not worry and Satyawati finally accepted his proposal. Saint Parashar, with his power, created mist and fog. He blessed Satyawati that the bad smell of fish from her body would turn into sweet fragrance.

A boy was born to Satyawati on an island near the bank of the river. The small child turned into a young boy instantly and told Satyawati that he would appear in front of Satyawati whenever she would remember him. He left the islad and went away to offer his austerities. Vyas ji had a pale complexion due to which he was known to be a manifestation of Lord Krishna. He was born on an island in the Yamuna river and hence, he was also known as Dvaipayan. He was known as Ved Vyas since he wrote various texts for the Vedas.

Author of the Mahabharata

Ved Vyas was the author of the Mahabharata. He was not only the author but also a witness of the Mahabharata. It was due to him that the people of India could acquire a text like the Mahabharata. Vyas ji used to know about every incident during Mahabharata while being in his asylum in Hastinapur. Satyawati used to discuss everything with him and he used to give his opinions. Satyawati gave birth to two sons on marrying Shantanu. The elder one died during the battle of Chitrangad and the other one, Vichitravirya, died without a son.

Satyawati asked Vyas ji to help. Vyas ji lived a life of a sanyasi but he along with Vichitravirya’s wives had two sons. Dhritarashtra and Pandu. The third one was born to a maid and was known as Vidur. Ved Vyas ji gave special powers to Sanjay due to which he could tell Dhritarashtra about all the incidents during the Mahabharata.

Scholar of Vedas

Saint Vyas was a great scholar and had immense knowledge. He was known as Ved Vyas since he was the one who added many more things to the Vedas. Ved Vyas explained the four Vedas (Rigveda, Yajurvaveda, Atharvaveda and Samveda) to his disciples, Pail, Jaimin, Vaishampayan and Sumantmuni. He wrote the Puranas as a fifth Veda in which he explained everything in easy language with the help of stories and incidents.

The disciples of Ved Vyas categorized the Vedas into different parts. Ved Vyas is considered to be one of the twenty four manifestations of God. It is believed that God himself incarnated as Ved Vyas and created Puranas, Mahabharata and Brahmasutra. There is another text known as Vyas Smriti which was written by him. Vyas ji holds a very important place in Hindu tradition and mythology.

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Shri Matangi Jayanti – Matangi Jayanti 2025 – Goddess Matangi

Posted on January 2, 2012 by astrobix

In 2025, Shri Matangi Jayanti will be celebrated on 30 April. Devotees perform puja and religious ceremonies in the dedication of Goddess Matangi. It is said that a person who worships Goddess Matangi on this day is blessed with all worldly pleasures of life.

Goddess Matangi is the ninth form of Dasha Mahavidyas (Ten Wisdom Goddesses). She is known as the goddess of voice and music. She possesses a combined power of the entire universe. Goddess Matangi blesses her devotees with a happy and blissful married life. Worshipping her brings peace and harmony at home. A person who worships her is free from all kinds of fears of life. She fulfills all desires and helps in accomplishing the goals of life.

Goddess Matangi Story

Goddess Matangi gives relief from all troubles of life. The mantra to worship her is, “ Kreem Hreem Matangi Hreem Kreem Swaha”. A person who chants this mantra becomes fearless and is blessed with all kinds of pleasures of life.

A person who is not able to receive love of his mother, or his mother is going through any kind of sufferings should chant Goddess Matangi Mantra. It is also beneficial for those suffering from any kind of natural calamity like flood or famine.

Goddess Matangi is an other form of Lord Shiva. She wears a white crescent Moon on her forehead. Her arms are spread in all the four directions, thus known as Vagdevi. She is also considered to be a primal form of Goddess Saraswati. A person who worships her with flowers and bel leaves possesses a sense of attraction.

Goddess Matangi is also known as Ucchishta-Chandalini or Ucchishta-Matangini. In South India, she is worshipped in the form of Ucchistha Matangi, Raj Matangi, Sumukhi, Vaishya Matangi, Karan Matangi etc. According to Brahmayala, Saint Matangi with his hard penance was blessed with Goddess Matangi in the form of a daughter. It is also said that when Saint Matang was performing penance in the forest, Goddess Matangi appeared in the form of Raj Matangi from the radiance of Trupurasura to suppress destructive powers.

Appearance of Goddess Matangi

Goddess Matangi was born to destroy the evil powers. She wears red coloured clothes riding on a Lion. She seems heroic with her appearnce. She wears red shoe and holds red coloured beads. Goddess Matangi can be seen holding a bow, shellfish, line, row, canopy, trident, akshamala, power etc in her hands in various forms.

Significance of Matangi Jayanti

On Matangi Jayanti, Goddess Matangi is worshipped in the temples. Small girls are also worshipped and offered food in the form of prasad. Jagaran and Kirtans are also performed in various places. Devotees participate in the puja with full dedication and enthusiasm.

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Tripura Bhairavi Jayanti | Tripur Bhairavi Jayanti 2025 | Goddess Tripura Story

Posted on January 2, 2012 by astrobix

In 2025, Tripura Bhairavi Jayanti will be celebrated on 04 December. Devotees who worship Goddess Tripura attain success in their endeavours. She helps to overcome all the obstacles in life and directs her devotees toward the path of success. She is also known as Bhava Bandhan Mochan, since worshipping her gives relief from all kinds of resistances.

It is believed that the goddess enters the soul of the devotee who worships her with full devotion, faith and dedication. Worshipping her and chanting her mantras with full devotion usually pleases her easily. Thus, she saves her devotees from all sufferings and negative pressures.

Forms of Tripura Bhairavi

Goddess Bhairavi is also worshipped in various others forms, such as Tripura Bhairavi, CHaitanya Bhairavi, Siddhh Bhairavi, Bhuvaneshwar Bhairavi, Sampadaprad Bhairavi, Kamaleshwari Bhairavi, Kaleshwari Bhairavi, Kaamershwari Bhairavi, Nitya Bhairavi, Rudra Bhairavi, Bhadra Bhairavi and Shatkuti Bhairavi. Tripura Bhairavi is the goddess of Tantric activities. She represents the terrible form of manifestation of God. She is one of the Dus Mahavidyas. Lord Shiva’s Mahavidya provides Riddhi-Siddhi to devotees who worship this form of Shakti.

Tripura Bhairavi Katha

According to the Narad – Panchratra, once Goddess Kali decided to come back to her original form and hence disappeared. When Lord Shiva was unable to find her, he asked Lord Narad to look for her. Lord Narad informed him that Goddess Kali could be found in the North of Smairu. Lord Shiva sent Lord Narad to the goddess with a marriage proposal. Hearing to the proposal, goddess got furious and in this state of wrath, a destructive shadow appeared through her body which came to be known as “Tripura Bhairavi”.

Tripur Bhairavi Mantra

Devotees who chant Tripura Bhairavi Mantra with concentration are blessed with a successful and a complete life. These mantras helps to overcome all the obstacles and sufferings from their life. Tripura Bhiaravi Mantra, “Hanse Hanskari Hase”, “Om Aim Hreem Shree Sundriya Namah”.

Tripura Bhairavi Jayanti Significance

Goddess Tripura Bhairavi is the goddess of cosmic universe. She possesses all the qualities of destruction and creation. She is worshipped in thirteen different forms and each form possesses an extraordinary power in itself. Goddess Tripura Bhairavi wears a garland of flowers in her hands. Her hands are raised to bless her devotees and provide them with protection against all evils. She wears red clothes and holds a book of wisdom in one of her hands. The devotee should use things of red colour while worshipping Goddess Tripura Bhairavi to get good results.

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Vaman Jayanti | Vaman Jayanti 2025 | Vaman Jayanti Festival | Vaman Dwadashi | Vaman Dwadashi 2025

Posted on December 31, 2011 by astrobix

Vaman Jayanti is celebrated every year on Shukla Paksha of Bhadrapad month. It is also known as Vaman Dwadashi. In 2025, Vaman Jayanti will be celebrated on 04th of September, As per the legends, Lord Vishnu’s incarnation, Lord Vamana was born in the Shravan Nakshatra on this day.

On this day devotees worship Shri Hari early in the morning with proper rituals. Donating  rice, curd etc is considered to be auspicious on this day. In the evening, the devotees should listen to Vamana Katha along with the family members and distribute prasad among everyone. Devotees should observe fast and perform puja with proper rituals to please Lord Vamana and to get all wishes fulfilled.

Vaman Jayanti Katha

Lord Vamana is one of the significant form of Lord Vishnu. It is the fifth avatar or incarnation of Lord Vishnu. Vishnu Purana and Shrimudagvad Purana have described this incarnation of Lord Vishnu in great detail. It describes the glory of  Lord Vamana.

As per the legends, Asuras or Daityas lost the battle against Devas. Bali, the king of Asuras became unconscious from the attack of Indra Dev and was on the death bed. At that point of time Shukracharya gave his life saving herb (Sanjeevani) to all the Asuras who were unconscious and attacked and helped them to regain their life and strength.  After that, King Bali performed an austerity and became powerful than Devas. He achieved divine chariot, trident and armor for his protection through his austerities and went back to battle with Devas in the heaven.

Indra Deva got to know about the intentions of King Bali and that he will be able to conquer heaven in this battle once he completes his 100 yagnas,  Indra Deva went to Lord Vishnu and asked for his help. Inorder to protect Devas from the wrath of Asuras, Lord Vishnu incarnates into Lord Vamana and takes birth from the womb of Aditi, wife of Saint Kashyap. Thereafter, Saint Kashyap asked his wife Aditi to observe Payo Fast  to get blessed by a son. Consequently, on the Shukla Paksha of Bhadrapad month Aditi gave birth to a son who was named Vamana. He adopts the form of Brahmachari.

Vamana was offered different things by each saint and goddesses, such as from Saint Pulaha, deerskin from Agastya, butea rod from Marichi, clothes from Angiras, umbrella from Sun, from Bhrigu, Sacred thread and Kamandal from Guru Deva, loincloth from Aditi, Rudraksha from Saraswati and begging tray from Kuber. Soon after he grew up, Vamana went to see King Bali on the day of his 100th Ashwamedh Yagna. King Bali asked Brahmin Vamana to ask for anything he desires. Vamana asked for three paces of land that he could  measure from his own feet. Since he had made a promise, he could not deny it and had to fulfill the Brahmins wish. Vamana took the first step, encompassing the whole earth, and the second covered the heavens. In this way he conquered two of the three worlds. There was no place to keep the third step on which Bali offered his head to Vamana. Vamana accepted it and placed his last step on Bali’s head.

Lord Vishnu was pleased by the integrity of Bali of fulfilling his promise. He blessed Bali with one desire. Bali asked Lord Vishnu to be present in front of him day and night so that he is able to worship him. To keep his promise and to fulfill Bali’s desire Lord Vishnu had to  become his gatekeeper.

Vaman Jayanti Significance

According to the Hindu scriptures, the significance of Vamana Jayanti increases if it lies on Shravan Nakshatra. Devotees should make idol of Lord Vamana and worship him with proper rituals. A person who worships him with full devotion gets freedom from all sufferings and attains salvation.

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Sri Lalita Jayanti – Lalita Jayanti 2025 – Lalita Jayanti – Goddess Lalita Jayanthi

Posted on December 30, 2011 by astrobix

Maa Lalita is one of the ten Maha Vidyas. Lalita Devi’s fast gives fruitful results to the devotees. Sri Lalita Jayanti will be celebrated on 12 February, 2025. It is believed that Ma Lalita blesses her devotees on this day if they worship her with full devotion and dedication. She provides a person with happiness and contentment throughout the life.

A huge gathering of the devotees can be seen in the Ma Lalita Devi temple. According to Puranas, a lot of devotees visit Aadishaktitripuri Sundari Jagat Janani Lalita Mata’s temple.

Sri Lalita Jayanti Story

Devi Lalita has been talked about in Devi Purana. According to this Purana, Devi Sati attended the Yagya performed by her father, Daksha. She could not bear her husband, Lord Shiva, getting insulted and thus jumped into the fire. Lord Shiva could not handle the shock and lifted Sati’s body on his shoulders. He started roaming all around the world with the dead body. Seeing this, Lord Vishnu used his Chakra to dissect Devi Sati’s body into 108 parts. In this way, Shaktipeeth were established wherever these parts of the body fell on Earth. Ma Lalita holds the same place. Devi Sati came to existence as Lingdharini in Naimish. She later came to be known as Devi Lalita.

According to another legend, Devi Lalita came into existence when Pataal Lok was being destroyed by Lord Brahma’s Chakra. Even the saints were scared when this was happening. The whole world started submerging into water. All the saints started worshipping Ma Lalita and asked for her help. Devi Lalita was impressed and stopped this destructive Chakra. The whole world was given a new life.

Importance of Sri Lalita Devi

A lot of fairs are organized in different place on the day of Mata Lalita Devi Jayanti. Thousands of devotees take part in these fairs with a lot of zeal and excitement. A lot of devotees can always be seen in Ma Lalita Devi temple. But, Ma Lalita Devi’s worship is considered to be special and important on the day of Ma Lalita Devi Jayanti.

This day is celebrated throughout the country. According to legends, Devi Lalita was born on this day in order to kill a demon named Bhanda. This demon was born out of the ashes of Kamdev. Skandamata and Lord Shiva are also worshipped along with Ma Lalita Devi on this day.

Sri Lalita Devi Worship

Lalita Devi Jayanti is celebrated on the fifth Navratri in the Shukla Paksha of Ashwini month. Devotees fast on this day with full dedication. This day is also known as Lalita Devi Jayanti Vrat. Devi Lalita’s appearance is considered to be enlightening and peaceful. Mata should be worshipped with devotion, dedication and a pure heart. Mata should be worshipped in the morning during Shukla Paksha. According to Kalikapurana, Devi has two hands, belongs to Gaur Varna and resides on top of a Lotus.

Worshipping Lalita Devi provides a person with success. According to southern rulers, Devi Lalita is another form of Ma Chandi. Lalita Devi is worshipped in the same way as Ma Chandi along with puja like Lalitopakhyan, Lalitasahasranaam and Lalitatrishati. Lalita Devi is considered to be another form of Goddess Durga.

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