Varaha Jayanthi
Varaha Jayanti is the birth celebration of the third
incarnation of Lord Vishnu. He incarnated himself as a boar to save the world
and held Earth on the two tusks from under the ocean. This day is observed and
rituals take place on the second day (Dwadashi tithi) of the month of Magh (by
the Hindu calendar) in Shukla Paksha. All the different incarnations of Lord
Vishnu are celebrated as festivals in different parts of India to receive
blessings from the preserver of the Universe according to the Hindu mythology.
It is believed that worshipping
Lord Varaha brings all kinds of happiness to the devotee including health and
wealth. Half boar half-human Varaha had defeated Hiranyaksha and destroyed all
evils. Thus, devotees worship him and pray for goodness to prevail.
Rituals
of the Day :
- This festival is mainly celebrated in
Southern India. Devotees wake up early and freshen up to worship the God.
- The idol of Lord Varaha is kept in a
Kalash (metal pot), which is filled with water and mango leaves along with
coconut on the head. This is supposed to be donated to any known Brahmin.
- After the puja is completed, one should
read Shrimad Bhagwad Gita and chant hymns to please the God and celebrate
the day.
- Devotees who fast on Varaha Jayanti should
also daan (donate) money or clothes to the needy people on this day. This
would attain more blessings from the Lord.
2017 Date : 24th August, Thursday.
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