Varaha Jayanti
festivalsQuick Overview
- Date in 2026
- Sunday, September 13, 2026
- Tithi
- Bhadrapada Shukla Tritiya (Purnimanta)
- Tithi begins / ends
- 07:09 AM, Sep 13 to 07:08 AM, Sep 14
- Lunar month
- Bhadrapada · Shukla Paksha
- Also on this tithi
- Hartalika Teej, Rishi Tarpana (Samvedic)
Varaha Jayanti
Sunday, September 13, 2026
Lunar Month: Bhadrapada
Varaha Jayanti at a Glance
Varaha Jayanti is fixed by the lunar calendar to Bhadrapada Shukla Tritiya, the 3rd tithi of the waxing (Shukla) fortnight of Bhadrapada.
- Tithi rule
- Bhadrapada Shukla Tritiya (Purnimanta)Shukla TritiyaBhadrapada month
- Tithi swami and group
- Gauri · Jaya Tithi
- Also on this tithi
- Hartalika TeejRishi Tarpana (Samvedic)
Panchanga on This Day
Varaha Jayanti · Sep 13, 2026
About Varaha Jayanti
Varaha Jayanti commemorates the appearance of Lord Varaha, the third incarnation of Lord Vishnu in the form of a divine boar. He descended to rescue Mother Earth (Bhu Devi) from the demon Hiranyaksha, who had plunged her into the cosmic ocean.
Celebrated on the Shukla Paksha Tritiya of Vaishakha month, this Jayanti honors the Lord who lifted the earth on his tusk and restored her to her rightful place in the universe. It is a festival of environmental and cosmic protection.
Varaha symbolizes the power of Dharma to lift creation out of chaos. Temples across India, especially those in Varaha Kshetras, hold special Abhishekam and processions, while devotees reflect on the sacred duty to protect the earth and all living beings.
Vrat Vidhi & Fasting Rules
Devotees worship Lord Varaha through fasting, Abhishekam, recitation, and offerings that honor Bhu Devi.
- Bathe early and observe a satvik fast, avoiding grains, meat, alcohol, and tamasic foods.
- Place an image or idol of Lord Varaha lifting Bhu Devi on the altar.
- Perform Abhishekam with Panchamrit, followed by water, honey, and sandalwood paste.
- Offer red and yellow flowers, Tulsi leaves, sesame seeds, and a sweet made from jaggery and til.
- Recite the Varaha Stotra, Vishnu Sahasranama, and the Bhagavata Purana account of Varaha; donate food and water.
Vrat Katha: The Rescue of Bhu Devi
The demon Hiranyaksha, intoxicated by power, rolled the earth into the primordial waters and challenged the gods. The universe trembled as creation lost its foundation.
Lord Vishnu took the form of a gigantic boar, Varaha, and plunged into the cosmic ocean. With his tusks he lifted Bhu Devi from the depths.
Varaha then battled Hiranyaksha for a thousand years and finally killed him, restoring the earth to her orbit and securing the cosmic order for all beings.
Varaha Jayanti: Frequently Asked Questions
Bhadrapada Shukla Tritiya; its swami is Gauri, a Jaya Tithi.
Shukla Tritiya: 07:09 AM, Sun, Sep 13, 2026 to 07:08 AM, Mon, Sep 14, 2026 (IST).
Hartalika Teej and Rishi Tarpana (Samvedic), also on Bhadrapada Shukla Tritiya.
He represents divine strength, environmental stewardship, and the restoration of cosmic balance.
The boar form symbolizes that the Divine can take any shape to rescue his creation.
Festivals in the Same Lunar Month
Bhadrapada
Note: times are shown with their date; a Panchang day runs from sunrise to sunrise.
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