Narada Jayanti
Narada Munni was the messenger of God and
an important Vedic sage. Millions of Hindus celebrate his birth anniversary as
Narada Jayanti. It is observed in Krishna Paksha of the Vaisakh month. Sage
Narada would travel through different lokas that is aakash, paatal and prithvi,
communicating information and singing with instrument veena in his hand. He
himself was a big devotee of Lord Vishnu and would always sing devotional
songs. He is considered intellectual as well as mischievous.
Narada Temples is located
in Chigateri, which is 50 kms away from Davanagere in Karnataka and Korva, near
Raichur in Karnataka. Narada Jayanti is celebrated in these temples with great
joy. Devotees and tourists visit these temples from all over the world and seek
blessings. Since, Naradji is considered to be the pioneer in communication he
is worshipped with the purpose to be blessed with the same skills he owned. You
can observe fast on this day to be a master of all learning.
Rituals of the Day
- Devotees
should take bath in holy water and get ready for puja as early as
possible.
- Idol
or picture of Lord Vishnu is worshiped on this day, as Sage Narada himself
was a great devotee of the God of the Universe.
- It
is said the puja should be done with pure heart and mind. You can offer
tulsi, flowers, insence stick, and lamp to the God, followed by aarti of
Lord Vishnu.
- One
should visit Kashi Vishwanath and feed the Brahmans. Feeding Brahmans on
this day is considered very auspicious.
2016 Date : 22nd May.
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