The Vamana Jayanti is observed
every year on the Dwadashi (twelfth) tithi of Shukla Paksha in the month of
Bhadrapada. Since Lord Vamana was born under the Shravana Nakshatra, the
festival is usually observed during the Shravana Muhurta.
Rituals
- On this day devotees of Lord Vishnu should wake up early and take a bath after they freshen up.
- Now wear clean and/or new clothes and offer Arghya to Lord Vishnu.
- Place a Kalash in your pooja room or at the place where you will be performing the pooja for Vamana Jayanti.
- Make a clay idol of Lord Vamana and worship Him by offering all those things which are dear to Lord Vishnu.
- Now make a resolution to observe a strict fast throughout the day.
- Perform Hawan to please Lord Vamana.
- Listen to the Katha (Story) of Lord Vamana and ask your family members the same.
- You can also donate grains, money, clothes, etc. to poor people.
Katha
It is said that after the Samudra Manthana, the churning of the divine ocean was performed and Gods defeated the entire demon army, Gods became immortal and Almighty. King Mahabali lost all his wealth and kingdom. One day he sought advice from Guru Shukracharya, the mentor of demons. Guru advised him to penance and perform the Mahabhisheka Vishwajeet Yagya and then you will be able to win over Lord Indra. King Mahabali did as the Guru suggested to him. He won over a battle against Lord Indra and Gods. Due to this, he was now the king of the whole universe.