- By Kashish Rai
- Sat, 21 Dec 2024 11:13 AM (IST)
- Source:JND
Tirupati Balaji Jayanti 2024: Hindus across India celebrate Balaji Jayanti with great enthusiasm. This significant festival takes place on the eighth day of the waning moon phase in the month of Pausha according to the Hindu lunar calendar. On this day, devotees commemorate the birth anniversary of Lord Balaji. Thousands flock to the famous 600-year-old Tirupati Balaji Temple to offer prayers and participate in special rituals. Hindus worship Lord Balaji devotedly, seeking his blessings for a prosperous and happy life. In Southern India, Lord Balaji temples eagerly anticipate this event, making it a highlight of the Hindu calendar. Devotees actively participate in the celebrations, making it a vibrant and joyous occasion. This year, Balaji Jayanti will be observed on 23rd December 2024.
Tirupati Balaji Jayanti 2024: Date And Time
Balaji Jayanti 2024 Date: 23rd December 2024
Ashtami Tithi Begins: 02:32 PM, 22nd December 2024
Ashtami Tithi Ends: 05:08 PM, 23rd December 2024
Tirupati Balaji Jayanti 2024: Significance
Hindus consider Balaji Jayanti a highly auspicious occasion. According to Hindu legends, Lord Vishnu took the form of Balaji to uplift humanity and rid the earth of evil. On this day, devotees also worship him as Lord Venkatesh. The Tirupati Temple is revered as Lord Vishnu's celestial abode, 'Vaikunth', in the current era.
By wholeheartedly worshipping Lord Balaji, devotees believe they can overcome fears and achieve lasting happiness and success. Praying to Lord Venkatesh on Balaji Jayanti is thought to fulfil one's desires. Lord Balaji guides his devotees towards peace and inspires them to help others. Those who perform Lord Balaji puja with dedication are also believed to attain salvation, or 'moksha', in the end.
Balaji Jayanti marks the birth anniversary or appearance day of Lord Venkateswara also known as Lord Balaji. (Image Source: File Image)
Tirupati Balaji Jayanti 2024: Rituals
Preparations for Balaji Jayanti begin well in advance. Temples are thoroughly cleaned and beautifully decorated with flowers. Lord Balaji is adorned with new clothes and jewellery, adding to the festive atmosphere. On the day of the celebration, devotees wake up at dawn, take an early bath, and perform the 'Angapradakshina' ritual around the temple.
Devotees worship Lord Balaji with full devotion, love, and faith. In the famous Tirupati Balaji Temple, thousands gather for the evening Maha Aarti ceremony. After the rituals, prasad is distributed among the devotees. Many also celebrate Balaji Jayanti at home, offering kumkum, garlands, and other sacred items to Lord Balaji's image or idol.
Chanting Vedic mantras like 'Om Namo Narayana' is considered highly rewarding on this day. These devotional acts purify the soul and bring the person closer to the Supreme Being. In some communities, devotees also offer their hair to Lord Balaji, symbolising the surrender of ego and negative feelings.
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