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Vamana Jayanti 2024: Vaman Dwadashi or Vamana Jayanti is a significant day in the Hindu calendar, commemorating the birth anniversary of Lord Vishnu's fifth avatar, Vamana. It falls on the Dwadashi Tithi of Shukla Paksha in the Bhadrapada month. This auspicious day marks the arrival of Lord Vamana, who is revered for his wisdom and humility. Devotees celebrate Vamana Jayanti, also known as Vamana Dwadashi, with great fervour, offering prayers and seeking blessings from the benevolent lord. It's a day to reflect on the values of compassion, kindness, and selflessness embodied by Lord Vamana, and to strive for spiritual growth and enlightenment. This year, Vamana Jayanti will be observed on 15th September 2024.

Vamana Jayanti 2024: Date And Time

Vamana Jayanti 2024 Date: 15th September 2024

- Dwadashi Tithi Begins: 08:41 PM, 14th September 2024

- Dwadashi Tithi Ends: 06:12 PM, 15th September 2024

- Shravana Nakshatra Begins: 08:32 PM, 14th September 2024

- Shravana Nakshatra Ends: 06:49 PM, 15th September 2024

Vamana Jayanti 2024: Shubh Muhurat

Following is the list of auspicious timings on the occasion of Vamana Jayanti:

- Brahma Muhurat: 04:38 AM to 05:25 AM

- Abhijit Muhurat: 11:53 AM to 12:42 PM

- Amrit Kaal: 09:10 AM to 10:39 AM

Vamana Jayanti 2024: Significance

Vamana Jayanti is a deeply spiritual festival that celebrates the triumph of good over evil and the importance of humility and righteousness. The story of Lord Vamana, the fifth avatar of Lord Vishnu, teaches us that even the most powerful beings must remain humble and devoted. King Mahabali's downfall was caused by his pride, which threatened the balance of the universe. Lord Vishnu's incarnation as Vamana taught him a valuable lesson: humility is essential, no matter how powerful one becomes.

On Vamana Jayanti, devotees reflect on the importance of humility, devotion, and righteousness in their lives. They worship Lord Vamana to seek forgiveness for past sins and receive Lord Vishnu's blessings. By observing rituals and fasting, devotees align themselves with Lord Vishnu's divine qualities, reinforcing the values that sustain the cosmic order and human life. The celebration serves as a reminder of timeless moral principles, encouraging us to embody humility, devotion, and righteousness in our lives.

Lord Vamana embodies humility and righteousness, teaching that true strength lies in modesty and devotion, not power or material wealth. (Image Source: Canva)

Vamana Jayanti 2024: Puja Vidhi

On Vamana Jayanti, devotees start their day with a holy bath, wear clean clothes, and place an idol of Lord Vamana in their homes. They then perform rituals like Panchopachara or Shodashopachara Puja, offering 16 items like flowers, incense, and food to please Lord Vishnu. Many devotees also observe a strict fast from sunrise to sunset, abstaining from food and water to absolve sins and seek blessings.

The day's rituals also include chanting the Vishnu Sahasranama, a hymn with 1,000 names of Lord Vishnu, and reciting other mantras for protection and blessings. In the evening, devotees gather to listen to the Vamana Katha, the story of Lord Vamana's incarnation, which is considered highly auspicious.

Devotees also engage in charitable acts like donating food, clothes, and money to Brahmins and the poor, and offering curd, rice, and other food items to Brahmins. After the Puja, they prepare a special offering, or Bhog, for Lord Vishnu.

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