- By Kashish Rai
- Wed, 18 Dec 2024 12:18 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Balaji Jayanti 2024 Date: Tirupati Balaji Jayanti is a highly revered Hindu festival celebrated across India with great enthusiasm. It takes place on the 8th day of the waning moon phase in the month of Pausha according to the Hindu lunar calendar. This day marks the birth anniversary of Lord Balaji and devotees flock to the 600-year-old Tirupati Balaji Temple to offer prayers and seek his blessings. On Balaji Jayanti, special rituals and prayers are organised at the temple, and Hindus worship Sri Balaji devotedly to seek a prosperous and happy life.
This festival is one of the most eagerly awaited events in Lord Balaji temples, particularly in Southern India. Devotees believe that worshipping Lord Balaji on this day brings them closer to his divine blessings and grace. Check out the date, significance and rituals of Sri Balaji Jayanti below:
Balaji Jayanti 2024: 22nd Or 23rd December, When To Obsrve Sri Tirupati Balaji Jayanti?
This year, Balaji Jayanti will be observed on 23rd December 2024. Ashtami tithi will begin at 02:32 PM on 22nd December 2024 and end at 05:08 PM on 23rd December 2024.
Balaji Jayanti marks the appearance day of Lord Tirupati Balaji, the revered god of South India. (Image Source: Wikimedia Commons)
Balaji Jayanti 2024: Significance And Rituals Of Sri Tirupati Balaji Jayanti
Balaji Jayanti is a significant event in the Hindu calendar, celebrating the birth of Lord Balaji, an incarnation of Lord Vishnu. According to Hindu legends, Lord Balaji descended to earth to uplift humanity and rid the world of evil. He is also worshipped as Lord Venkatesh on this day. The Tirupati Temple, considered Lord Vishnu's celestial abode is a major hub of celebrations.
On Balaji Jayanti, devotees rise early, take a bath, and perform the 'Angapradakshina' of the temple. They surrender themselves to Lord Balaji, worshipping him with devotion, love and faith. In the Tirupati Balaji Temple, a grand Maha Aarti is performed in the evening, attracting thousands of devotees. Prasad is distributed after the ceremonies, and some devotees even worship Lord Balaji in their homes, offering kumkum, garlands and other sacred offerings.
Chanting Vedic mantras like 'Om Namo Narayana' dedicated to Lord Balaji is considered highly rewarding on this day. These acts of devotion purify the soul, bringing the person closer to the Supreme Being. In some communities, devotees offer their hair to Lord Balaji, symbolising the surrender of ego and negative feelings.
The preparations for Balaji Jayanti begin several days in advance, with temples being cleaned and decorated with flowers. Lord Balaji is adorned with new clothes and jewellery and devotees come together to celebrate this auspicious occasion, seeking the Lord's blessings for happiness, success and salvation.
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