- By Kashish Rai
- Thu, 19 Dec 2024 01:03 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Tirupati Balaji Jayanti 2024 December: Balaji Jayanti or Tirupati Balaji Jayanti commemorates the birth anniversary of Lord Venkateswara, also known as Balaji. This significant festival is celebrated with great fervour at the famous Tirumala Temple in Tirupati, India. According to legend, Lord Venkateswara incarnated on this day to save humanity from the troubles of the Kali Yuga. Devotees believe that worshipping Lord Venkateswara on this day brings prosperity, good fortune and spiritual growth. The festival is marked by special puja ceremonies, processions, and offerings to the deity, attracting millions of devotees from across the world. This year, Tirupati Balaji Jayanti will be observed on 23rd December 2024.
According to Hindu legends, Lord Venkateswara is revered as a divine being with two consorts - Goddess Lakshmi and Goddess Padmavathi. As we celebrate his birth anniversary, let's delve into the fascinating legend behind his unique marital bond.
Lord Venkateswara, Tirupati Balaji, is a revered deity, worshipped for prosperity, good fortune and spiritual growth. (Image Source: Canva)
Tirupati Balaji Jayanti 2024 December: Why Lord Venkateswara Has Two Wives?
As per Hindu legends, Tirupati Balaji, also known as Lord Venkateswara is revered as a divine being with two consorts, Goddess Lakshmi and Goddess Padmavathi. This unique marital bond is rooted in the legend of Lord Venkateswara's incarnation on earth. According to the legend, Lord Venkateswara took the form of a human being to save humanity from the troubles of the Kali Yuga.
Goddess Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth and prosperity, was already married to Lord Vishnu, an incarnation of Lord Venkateswara. However, when Lord Venkateswara incarnated on earth, Goddess Lakshmi accompanied him, but refused to leave the heavenly abode without her husband's permission. To resolve this dilemma, Lord Venkateswara married Goddess Padmavathi, a princess of the earth, while Goddess Lakshmi remained his consort in spirit.
This unique marital arrangement is symbolic of the divine union between the spiritual and material realms. Lord Venkateswara's two wives represent the dual aspects of human nature: the spiritual and the material. By acknowledging and respecting both aspects, devotees seek to achieve a balance between their spiritual and material lives.
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