Vamana Jayanti 2024: Muhrat, Significance, Story Behind, Puja Vidhi and More!
What is Vamana Jayanti?
Vamana Jayanti is celebrated as the birth of Vamana – the 5th avatar of Bhagwan Vishnu. As per the Georgian calendar, it comes in August or September. Bhagwan Vishnu was born as the son of Rishi Kashyap and his wife Aditi on the Dwadashi Tithi of Bhadrapada Shukla Paksha during Abhijit Muhrat when the Shravan Nakshatra was prevailing. That is why Vamana Jayanti is also known as the Vamana Dwadashi. According to the Bhagwat Purana, Vamana is the 5th incarnation of Bhagwan Vishnu. The first 4 are – Matysa, Kurma (tortoise), Varaha and Narsimha. Vamana is the 1st avatar in the human form and was born in the Tretya Yuga.
Worshipping him on this day frees individuals of all kinds of sins and helps them achieve salvation.
Vamana Jayanti 2024 Dates and Muhrat
Vamana Jayanti is on Sunday, September 15, 2024
Dwadashi Tithi Begins – 08:41 PM on Sep 14, 2024
Dwadashi Tithi Ends – 06:12 PM on Sep 15, 2024
Shravana Nakshatra Begins – 08:32 PM on Sep 14, 2024
Shravana Nakshatra Ends – 06:49 PM on Sep 15, 2024
What is the Importance of the Vamana Jayanti?
Vamana avatar is one of the incarnations of the Bhagwan Vishnu. It is mentioned in great detail in Vishnu Purana.
Performing Vamana Jayanti puja earns the same merit as performing Vajapeya yag. It also gets rid of the past bad karmas of previous lives.
Story Behind Vamana Jayanti Celebration
According to Hindu texts, the one who performs the 100 Yagans will get the highest power to rule the Earth and Heaven. Raja Bali who was one of the greatest bhakt of Bhagwan Vishnu, was considered one of the biggest adversaries of the Gods. He started preparations to perform 100 yajnas. Bhagwan Indra was scared of him so he approached Bhagwan Narayan to get this help, to prevent Raja Bali from completing the Yajana.
To help him and other gods, Bhagwan Vishnu took the form of Vamana – his 5th incarnation, a dwarf Brahman and visited Raja Bali. The latter treated him well and said that he would grant him whatever he wanted. For Bhiksha, Bhagwan Vishnu in Vamana avatar, asked for 3 pieces of land that he can measure in 3 steps. King Bali agreed to this. Now, the Vamana grew huge and took a very gigantic form. With his first feet, he covered the entire Earth. With his 2nd step, he covered all the heavenly places. Now, there was no place left for Bhagwan Vishnu to place his 3re step. Now, Raja Bali realised that the Vamana was none other than Bhagwan Vishnu himself, so he offered him his own head and he was sent to Patal lok.
Vamana Jayanti 2024 Rituals
Following are some of the rituals you should perform on Vamana Jayanti 2024:
- You should wake up early and start preparing for Vishnu Puja.
- Place a pitcher in the pooja room where you want to perform the puja.
- You should chant the following mantras:
ॐ त्रिविक्रमाय विद्महे
विश्वरूपाय च धीमहि
तन्नो वामन प्रचोदयात् ॐ
- You can also observe a fast.
- You should also perform the yajna and listen to the vrat katha. People also recite Bhagavat Gita in temples.
- Recite the name of Bhagwan Vishnu 108 times.
- You should donate grains, money, and clothes to Brahmans and needy people. You can also give them curd, rice, and bananas to them.
- You should feed cows with bananas.
This day is the remembrance of the restoration of dharma and the victory of good over evil. Bhagwan Vamana’s victory over the Raja Bali without using violence shows the power of righteousness. Raja Bali’s willingness to give away what was asked shows his selflessness and charity. That’s how it inspires devotees to practice generosity and help those in need. The essence of this day is to remember these values along with performing ceremonies and rituals for the divine Narayana.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is Vamana Jayanti?
A: Vamana Jayanti is celebrated as the birth of Vamana – an avatar of Bhagwan Vishnu.
Q: When was Lord Vamana born?
A: Lord Vamana was born as the son of Rishi Kashyap and his wife Aditi on the Dwadashi Tithi of Bhadrapada Shukla Paksha during Abhijit Muhrat when the Shravan Nakshatra was prevailing.
Q: In which Yuga Krishna died?
A: Shri Krishna died when the Dvapara Yuga ended and it also marked the beginning of the Kali Yuga.
