Parashurama Jayanti
MarathiAlso known as: Parashurama Birthday, Akshaya Tritiya
Parashurama Jayanti
About Parashurama Jayanti
Parashurama Jayanti celebrates the birth of the sixth avatar of Lord Vishnu — Parashurama. It falls on the third day of the bright fortnight in Vaishakha.
Devotees observe fasting and worship Lord Parashurama, seeking blessings for courage and dharma.
In Maharashtra, temples hold special celebrations and devotees gather for communal prayers.
Vrat Vidhi & Fasting Rules
Devotees observe fasting and worship Lord Parashurama for courage and dharma.
- Wake up early and take a ritual bath.
- Observe strict fasting throughout the day.
- Worship Lord Parashurama with traditional offerings.
- Break the fast the next day after morning prayers.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Parashurama is the sixth avatar of Lord Vishnu, known for his warrior spirit and axe. He appeared to rid the world of tyrannical rulers.
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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Telugu calendar and festive Panchangam details.
Tamil solar calendar dates and monthly Panchangam.