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Gayatri Jayanti is an auspicious Hindu occasion that marks the birth anniversary of Goddess Gayatri, the Goddess of Veda. Goddess Gayatri is considered the embodiment of all Vedic knowledge and the mother of the Vedas hence, she is also popularly known by the name Veda Mata. This day is also associated with the birth anniversary of the Gayatri Mantra, one of the most powerful and revered mantras in Hinduism. This year, Gayatri Jayanti 2024 will be celebrated on Monday, August 19. It is believed that Goddess Gayatri is a manifestation of all the phenomenal attributes of Brahman. She is also worshipped as the Goddess of Hindu Trimurti. Gayatri Jayanti 2024 Wishes & Photos: Greetings, WhatsApp Status Messages, Images, HD Wallpapers and SMS to Celebrate the Birth of Goddess Gayatri.
Goddess Gayatri is also considered as the mother of all Gods and embodiment of Goddess Saraswati, Goddess Parvati and Goddess Lakshmi. On the day of Gayatri Jayanti, devotees offer prayers, chant the Gayatri Mantra, and engage in rituals to honour Goddess Gayatri. The Gayatri Mantra is chanted to invoke wisdom, remove ignorance, and purify the mind.
Gayatri Jayanti 2024 Date
Gayatri Jayanti 2024 will be celebrated on Monday, August 19.
Shravan Purnima Tithi Begins - 03:04 AM on Aug 19, 2024
Shravan Purnima Tithi Ends - 11:55 PM on Aug 19, 2024
Gayatri Jayanti Significance
Gayatri Jayanti holds great significance in Hinduism. On this day, special pujas are conducted in temples dedicated to Goddess Gayatri, and devotees engage in fasting and charitable activities. The festival is particularly important for followers of the Gayatri Parivar, a spiritual movement founded by Pandit Shriram Sharma Acharya, which emphasizes the practice and propagation of the Gayatri Mantra.
In South India, many people observe Gayatri Jayanti during Shravana Purnima. According to Matantara i.e. due to the difference of opinions to observe Gayatri Jayanti, it is also observed on Shukla Paksha Ekadashi during Jyeshtha lunar month. Matantara Gayatri Jayanti is usually observed on the next day of Ganga Dussehra.
(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Aug 17, 2024 05:41 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).
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