- By Kashish Rai
- Sat, 08 Feb 2025 10:57 AM (IST)
- Source:JND
Nityananda Trayodashi 2025: As per the Hindu legends, five thousand years ago, Lord Krishna appeared on earth with Lord Balarama and five hundred years ago, Lord Krishna reincarnated as Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu, a devotee, accompanied by Lord Balarama as Sri Nityananda Prabhu. Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu taught perfection through chanting Krishna's Holy Names, while Lord Nityananda spread these sacred names. Nityananda Trayodashi marks Lord Nityananda's appearance, worshipping Him as the original guru guiding us towards Lord Chaitanya. As Balarama's incarnation, Lord Nityananda provides spiritual strength to progress towards Krishna, embodying the ultimate guru and symbol of spiritual growth. This year, Nityananda Trayodashi will be observed by devotees on 10th February 2025.
Check out all the significant details about the timings, significance and rituals of the appearance day of Nityananda Prabhu below:
Nityananda Trayodashi 2025: Date And Time
- Nityananda Trayodashi 2025 Date: 10th February 2025, Monday
- Trayodashi Tithi Begins: 07:25 PM, 9th February 2025
- Trayodashi Tithi Ends: 06:57 PM, 10th February 2025
Nityananda Trayodashi 2025: Significance
Nityananda Prabhu was born in 1474 in Ekachakra, Bengal, to Pandit Hadai and Padmavati, a devout Bengali Brahmin couple. From a young age, He would re-enact Lord Krishna’s pastimes with friends, astonishing them with His knowledge of intricate details. When questioned, He would simply say, "These were My pastimes," leaving everyone in amusement and disbelief.
Nityananda Prabhu travelled with a sanyasi on various pilgrimages as he grew older before settling in Vrindavan. He discovered Chaitanya Mahaprabhu's Sankirtan movement there and sought His permission to join. With Mahaprabhu's blessing, Nityananda Prabhu began preaching Krishna consciousness. His birth anniversary, Nityananda Trayodashi, offers a significant opportunity to seek His mercy and advance spiritually.
Nityananda Prabhu is the incarnation of Lord Balarama, companion of Lord Chaitanya Mahaprabhu and ultimate guru guiding devotees towards spiritual growth and Krishna consciousness. (Image Source: Wikimedia Commons And ISKCON Vrindavan)
Nityananda Trayodashi 2025: Rituals
On Nityananda Trayodashi, devotees observe a day of spiritual reflection and celebration. In ISKCON temples, the day begins with the aarti, worship and abhishekam ceremony, where the deities of Gaura-Nitai (Chaitanya Mahaprabhu and Nityananda Prabhu) are bathed in various auspicious substances.
Devotees fast till noon, engaging in prayer, chanting and reading about the glories of Nityananda Prabhu. This period of fasting and introspection helps devotees seek forgiveness for past mistakes and cultivate a deeper connection with the Lord.
After the Abhishekam ceremony, a grand feast is offered to the deities, followed by a festive lunch for the devotees. The evening is filled with kirtans, lectures and dramas, all centred around the life and teachings of Nityananda Prabhu.
(Disclaimer: This is based on general public information. Jagran English does not confirm its veracity. Before adopting any measures, consult an expert in the relevant field.)
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