Dattatreya Jayanti
GujaratiAlso known as: Datta Jayanti, Dattatreya Purnima
Dattatreya Jayanti
About Dattatreya Jayanti
Dattatreya Jayanti celebrates the birth of Lord Dattatreya, who is considered a combined form of Lord Brahma, Lord Vishnu, and Lord Shiva. It falls on the Purnima of Margashirsha month.
Lord Dattatreya is worshipped as the Guru of all Gurus and the embodiment of the Trinity. Devotees observe a fast and perform special pujas seeking His blessings for wisdom and spiritual growth.
The festival is especially significant in Maharashtra and Gujarat, where Dattatreya temples are visited by thousands of devotees.
Dattatreya Jayanti symbolizes the unity of the divine trinity and the importance of a Guru in spiritual life.
Vrat Vidhi & Fasting Rules
Devotees observe a fast and worship Lord Dattatreya.
- Observe a strict fast.
- Recite Dattatreya Mantra.
- Visit Dattatreya temples.
- Seek blessings from a Guru.
Parana (Breaking Fast) Note: Break the fast after completing the puja.
Puja Samagri & Ritual Steps
- Clean and decorate the puja area.
- Place the Dattatreya idol.
- Offer flowers and fruits.
- Light diyas and incense.
- Recite Dattatreya Mantra.
- Distribute prasad to family members.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
A combined form of Lord Brahma, Lord Vishnu, and Lord Shiva, worshipped as the Guru of all Gurus.
It brings wisdom, spiritual growth, and the blessings of the divine trinity.
Note: All timings are represented in 24-hour notation in local time of the selected location with DST adjustment (if applicable).
Hours which are past midnight are suffixed with next day date. In Panchang, a day starts and ends with local sunrise.
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