Dattatreya Jayanti 2023: Dattatreya Jayanti is one of the most auspicious day in Hindu religion. This day is dedicated to Lord Dattatreya. This day is observed on
Purnima Tithi
(full moon day) in the month of Margashirsha. On this auspicious day,
Lord Dattatreya
was born. It is also known as Datta Jayanti. This year, it is being observed today i.e., December 26, 2023.
Dattatreya Jayanti 2023: Date and Time
Purnima Tithi Begins - December 26, 2023 - 05:46 AM
Purnima Tithi Ends - December 27, 2023 - 06:02 AM
Dattatreya Jayanti 2023: Significance
Dattatreya Jayanti holds a great importance as it was the day when Lord Dattatreya was born. He was the fusion of trinity God (Lord Shiva, Lord Vishnu and Lord Brahma). Lord Dattatreya is depicted as the one who had three heads and six arms. Lord Dattatreya is worshipped in Maharashtra, South India and Gujrat. There are so many temples in South India which are dedicated to Lord Dattatreya. This day is celebrated in many cities with great grandeur. Devotees offer prayers to Lord Datta and seek blessings. It is believed that people who observe fast on this day, Lord Datta bestwo hos dwvotees with happiness, wealth, prosperity and good health.
Dattatreya Jayanti 2023: Story
As per Hindu Scriptures, Lord Dattatreya was the son of Anusuya and the sage Atri. Sati Anusuya possessed great virtue. In order to have a son who would be equal to the trinity of Brahma, Vishnu, and Mahesh, she had performed penance. The consorts of the male trinity, Saraswati, Lakshmi, and Parvati, the Goddess trinity, were once envious of Anusuya and requested that their husbands put her to the test of virtue.
In alms they expressed their desire to eat when she feed them in a natural state without clothes. Mother Anusuya got angry and tensed then she sprinkled the water on these three Sadhus and turned them into babies, and then breastfed them.
When sage Atri returned to his Ashram, Mata Anusuya told him everything, which he had already seen through his mystic powers. He hugged the three babies. As the three Gods did not return, their wives became anxious, and they went to Anasuya. The three goddesses begged for her forgiveness and pleaded her to send back their husbands. Anasuya accepted the request. Then the Trimurti appeared in their natural form before Atri and Anusuya and blessed them with a son, Lord Dattatreya.
Datttreya Jayanti 2023: Puja Vidhi
Wake up early in the morning and take a holy bath. Place an idol of Lord Dattatreya and Light a diya with desi ghee. Offer garland and sweets. Those who do not have the idol of Lord Datta, they can place an idol of Lord Vishnu as it is believed at some places that he was an incarnation of Lord Vishnu so devotees can worship Lord Vishnu's idol. Offer Tulsi Patra and Panchamrit.
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