Narada Jayanti 2019 Date: Rituals and Significance Associated With the Birth Anniversary of Narad Muni
Vaishnav followers depict him as a pure, elevated soul who glorifies Vishnu through his devotional song, singing the names Hari and Narayana.
Narada Jayanti, which is celebrated to mark the birth anniversary of Narada, the messenger of God, will be celebrated on March 19, 2019. Devrishi Narada is considered to be the divine messenger of the deities and the pioneer of communication. On the auspicious occasion of Narada's birth, here's everything you need to know about the rituals and significance of the birth anniversary of Narad Muni. Narasimha Jayanti 2019: Significance, Images & Messages to Celebrate Festival Dedicated to Lord Vishnu Avatar.
Narada has appeared in a number of Hindu texts, remarkably the Mahabharata and the Ramayana, as well as in the Puranas. He is depicted carrying a Khartal and Tambura is generally regarded as one of the great masters of the ancient musical instrument. Narada would use his Veena to deliver the messages through singing. Who is Buddha? 19 Facts about the Founder of Buddhism, Siddhartha Gautama.
Narada Jayanti 2019 Date
According to the North Indian Purnimant calendar, Narada Jayanti is celebrated on Pratipada Tithi during Krishna Paksha of Jyeshta month. Again, as per the South Indian Amvasyant calendar, Narada Jayanti falls on Pratipada Tithi during Krishna Paksha of Vaishaka month. It is just the name of the Lunar month, which differs. In both types of calendars, Narada Jayanti falls on the same day, as noted by Drikpanchang. Narada Jayanti usually falls on the next day of Buddha Purnima and this year, the festivity is observed on May 19.
Narada Jayanti: Rituals and Significance
Sage Narada, popularly known as Devrishi Narada Muni has the ability to visit all the Tri Loka, namely Akash (Heaven), Prithvi (Earth) and Patal (Netherworld). He is also believed to be the divine "journalist" because of his travels across the universe to communicate and collect information.
However, as Hindu epics suggest, most of his timely information has created trouble, but its always for the betterment of the universe. Devrishi Narada is an ardent devotee of Lord Narayana, who is one of the forms of Hindu Lord Vishnu. Narada is described as both wise and mischievous according to legends. Vaishnav followers depict him as a pure, elevated soul who glorifies Vishnu through his devotional song, singing the names Hari and Narayana.
Devotees across the country celebrate Narada Jayanti with utmost dedication and fervour. Great celebrations are held at the temples dedicated to Narada Muni. Devotees worship and offer prayers to Lord Vishnu as Narada was himself a firm devotee of the Hindu lord.
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