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Vamana Jayanti

Vishnu ji

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Vamana Jayanti

Why it is celebrated

Vamana Jayanti, also called Vamana Dwadashi, falls on Bhadrapad Shukla Dwadashi and marks the appearance of Vishnu ji's Vamana avatar. It is believed he was born under the Shravan nakshatra as the son of Mata Aditi and Rishi Kashyap. The story of King Bali's generosity and the Lord's grace teaches humility.

The story

Bali, king of the daityas and grandson of the devotee Prahlad, was strong and very generous. He even conquered heaven, and the devtas lost their home. Aditi, mother of the devtas, was saddened and prayed to Vishnu ji.

The Lord came as the son of Aditi and Rishi Kashyap, in the form of a small young brahmachari named Vamana. At that time King Bali was holding a great yagya on the bank of the Narmada. Little Vamana arrived there with an umbrella and a water pot. Bali respectfully asked, 'What would you like?' Vamana said, 'Just three steps of land, measured by my own feet.'

Guru Shukracharya warned Bali that this was no ordinary boy. But Bali said, 'I will not break a promise I have made.' As soon as the gift was promised, Vamana grew vast. With one step he measured the earth and with the second the sky. For the third step, Bali humbly offered his own head.

The Lord was deeply pleased by his truthfulness and devotion. He gave Bali the kingdom of Sutal lok and promised to stay at his door himself. In Kerala, people still believe that King Bali visits his people every year at Onam.

Puja vidhi

  1. Bathe in the morning and take a sankalp for the vrat.
  2. Bathe an idol or picture of Bhagwan Vamana or Vishnu ji with panchamrit, and offer yellow clothes and flowers.
  3. Do the puja at midday: offer tulsi, sandalwood, incense, a lamp and bhog.
  4. Listen to the story of the Vamana avatar and chant 'Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya'.
  5. Do the aarti and share prasad.
  6. Give grain or clothes to someone in need, as you wish.

Food

Fruit and fasting food during the vrat; kheer, panchamrit and seasonal fruit as prasad after the puja.

Wishes to send

  • Warm wishes on Vamana Jayanti! May Bhagwan Vamana fill your life with humility and joy.

  • Pranam to Bhagwan Vamana, who measured the earth and the sky in his steps. May his grace stay on your home.

  • Generosity like King Bali's and grace like Bhagwan Vamana's: that is the lesson of the day. Happy Vamana Jayanti!

  • A small form, a vast heart. Pranam to Shri Hari on Vamana Jayanti.

  • May we all find the strength to keep our word. Best wishes on Vamana Dwadashi.

  • Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya. May Vishnu ji's blessings always be on your family.

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