Dattatreya Jayanti

Dattatreya Jayanti is a significant Hindu festival celebrated in India. It falls on the Purnima Tithi, which was observed on December 7th last year. The festival commemorates the birth anniversary of Lord Dattatreya, a deity who is considered to be a combination of the Hindu trinity – Brahma, Vishnu, and Mahesh.

How is Dattatreya Jayanti celebrated in India?

On this auspicious day, temples that have idols of Lord Dattatreya are decorated with colorful flowers, and the pathway leading to these temples is also adorned with fragrant flowers. The festival is marked with grand celebrations, and the other deities worshipped on this day are Lord Vishnu and Lord Shiva. The favorite food of these three gods is prepared a day before the festival and offered to them on the day of the event. Additionally, clothes are also prepared for the idols, and after the event, they are distributed among the poor.

The puja is offered to these three deities in their respective temples, and devotees offer their prayers and seek blessings from the gods. The festival holds great significance as Lord Dattatreya is worshipped in his infant form on this day, and all the temples in South India that have Lord Dattatreya idols are decorated and washed with flower water. The celebration is marked with bhajans, which are devotional songs that are sung with great joy.

How Dattatreya Jayanti is important?

The festival is a time for unlimited enjoyment, and devotees believe that offering puja to Lord Dattatreya on this day has a significant effect. People also bring Lord Dattatreya idols to their homes and offer puja after taking a bath. The festival holds great importance in the Hindu religion, and it is celebrated with great devotion and enthusiasm.