Varaha Dwadashi
ISKCONAlso known as: Varaha Jayanti
Varaha Dwadashi
About Varaha Dwadashi
Varaha Dwadashi celebrates the appearance of Lord Varahadeva, the boar incarnation of Lord Vishnu, who appeared to rescue the earth from the cosmic waters.
The demon Hiranyaksha had dragged the earth to the bottom of the cosmic ocean. Lord Vishnu appeared as a massive boar, killed Hiranyaksha, and lifted the earth on His tusks.
In ISKCON, Varaha Dwadashi is observed with fasting until noon, worship of Lord Varahadeva, and distribution of prasad.
Vrat Vidhi & Fasting Rules
The day is observed with fasting until noon, worship of Lord Varahadeva, and distribution of prasad.
- Observe a fast until midday.
- Read from Srimad Bhagavatam about the Lord's rescue of the earth.
- Chant the Hare Krishna Mahamantra with reverence for Lord Varahadeva.
- Distribute Mahaprasadam after the midday feast.
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