Narada Jayanti is one of the most
auspicious festivals in the Hindu calendar, mostly celebrated across the Indian
states. As the name suggests, this is an occasion to celebrate the birth
anniversary of Devarishi Narada Muni. Narada is known as the
messenger of God.
Significance
According to Hindu mythology, Sage
Narada was not restricted to any specific world. He was free to travel in
different Lokas comprising Prithvi, Aakash, and Paatal. Playing his veena, he appeared anywhere, anytime and
delivered his message singing.
Narada Jayanti date
Going by the Hindu calendar,
Narada Jayanti falls in the Vaishakha month during the Krishna Paksha and on
the 1st day (Pratipat tithi). The gregorian calendar says the day is observed
either in the month of June or May.
Puja Vidhi
- Devotees wake up early morning before sunrise and take a bath.
- After taking the bath, devotees wear fresh and clean puja vastra (worship clothing).
- Devotees offer prayers to Lord Visnu as Narada Muni was himself a firm devotee of the deity.
- Devotees then offer chandan, tulsi leaves, kumkum, incense sticks, flowers and sweets to the Idol.
- Devotees then observe a Narada Jayanti fast to make the Lord happy. They then recite prayers and songs followed by Aarti.
- In the evening, the devotees visit Kashi Vishwanath for seeking the blessings of the Lord.