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Dattatreya Jayanti

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Dattatreya Jayanti

Why it is celebrated

Margashirsha Purnima celebrates the birth of Bhagwan Dattatreya. He is seen as the combined form of Brahma, Vishnu and Mahesh, and as the Adi Guru, the first teacher. Datta temples in Maharashtra, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Gujarat hold big celebrations today.

The story

Anasuya, wife of the sage Atri, was famous in all three worlds for her service, truthfulness and devotion to her husband. The story says that Narad Muni praised Anasuya highly before Devi Parvati, Lakshmi and Savitri. Then, at the goddesses' urging, Brahma, Vishnu and Mahesh decided to test Anasuya.

The three gods came to Sage Atri's ashram dressed as sadhus. Anasuya respectfully served them food, but the sadhus set a hard condition: they would eat only if Anasuya fed them seated in her lap.

Anasuya paused for a moment. Then she thought of her husband and sprinkled water on the sadhus. In an instant the three sadhus became little babies. With a mother's love, Anasuya took them in her lap, fed them and put them to sleep in a cradle.

When the three gods did not return, the three goddesses came to the ashram and pleaded with Anasuya. Anasuya gave the gods back their true forms. Pleased, the three gods blessed her that they would come to her as a son. So Dattatreya was born, in whom a part of all three gods is believed to live.

Puja vidhi

  1. Bathe in the morning and take a sankalp for the vrat and puja.
  2. Place a picture of Bhagwan Dattatreya on a chowki, showing his three faces and six arms, with a cow and four dogs beside him.
  3. Worship with flowers, sandalwood, incense, a lamp and camphor.
  4. Read the Guru Charitra, the Datta Mahatmya or the Avadhuta Gita, and sing the bhajan 'Digambara Digambara Shripad Vallabh Digambara'.
  5. In the evening many temples and homes celebrate Datta's birth by rocking a decorated cradle.
  6. Do the aarti, share prasad, and help someone in need as thanks to the Guru.

Food

In many homes, sunthwada, a sweet prasad made with dry ginger, is shared after Datta's birth celebration, along with kheer and fruit.

Wishes to send

  • Warm wishes on Datta Jayanti! May Shri Gurudev Datta's grace always be with you.

  • Brahma, Vishnu and Mahesh, all three in one form. May Bhagwan Dattatreya fill your life with wisdom and peace.

  • Digambara Digambara Shripad Vallabh Digambara! Greetings to you and your family on this holy full moon.

  • May Mata Anasuya's motherly love and Guru Datta's wisdom both live in your home.

  • Dattatreya ji learnt something from every part of nature. May we too keep learning something good every day. Happy Datta Jayanti!

  • The heart finds peace at the Guru's feet. Glory to Shri Dattaguru!

For your status

  • Shri Gurudev Datta.

  • Digambara Digambara Shripad Vallabh Digambara.

  • Today is the holy full moon of Datta Jayanti.

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