Varaha Jayanthi
MalayalamAlso known as: Varaha Jayanti
Varaha Jayanthi
About Varaha Jayanthi
Varaha Jayanthi celebrates the incarnation of Lord Vishnu as Varaha (the boar), the third of the ten primary incarnations (Dashavatara).
The Varaha avatar appeared to rescue the Earth (Bhudevi) from the demon Hiranyaksha, who had dragged it to the bottom of the cosmic ocean.
In Kerala, special pujas are performed at Vishnu temples, and devotees offer prayers for the protection of the Earth and its inhabitants.
The festival symbolises divine intervention to restore cosmic order and protect the vulnerable.
Vrat Vidhi & Fasting Rules
Devotees observe a light fast and perform special Vishnu worship.
- Take a ritual bath before dawn.
- Observe a light fast or eat only sattvic food.
- Perform Vishnu puja with flowers and offerings.
- Recite Vishnu mantras and listen to stories of the Varaha avatar.
Parana (Breaking Fast) Note: The fast is broken after the Vishnu puja with prasad.
Puja Samagri & Ritual Steps
- Set up the Vishnu altar with flowers and garlands.
- Offer prayers and listen to stories of the Varaha avatar.
- Perform aarti with devotion.
- Distribute prasad to devotees.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The Varaha avatar is Lord Vishnu's incarnation as a boar, who rescued the Earth from the demon Hiranyaksha.
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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