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Narada Jayanti 2022 – Date, Information, Rituals And Significance

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Narada Jayanti

Narada Jayanti is one of the most famous and important festivals celebrated by millions of Hindus across the globe. Narada Jayanti is celebrated to commemorate the birthday of the Lord’s messenger ‘Narada.’ He is considered the divine messenger of the gods and the pioneer of communication.

Sage Narada or Devarshi Narada Muni traveled in different worlds, including earth, sky, and Pataal, to transmit messages and information to the gods and goddesses. He used his Veena to convey the message through singing. Narada is an ardent devotee of Lord Vishnu.

When Is Narada Jayanti 2022?

According to the Hindu calendar 2022, Narada Jayanti falls on the Krishna Paksha and the first day (Pratipada Tithi) in the month of Vaishakh. According to the Gregorian calendar 2022, this day will fall on May 17.

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What Are The Rituals Of Narada Jayanti?

  • Like other Hindu festivals, it is considered auspicious to take a holy bath before sunrise on this day. After taking a bath, the devotees wear clean and neat worship clothes.
  • Devotees worship and offer prayers to Lord Vishnu as Narada Muni himself was a staunch devotee of the deity.
  • The devotees offer the deity sandalwood, basil leaves, kumkum, incense sticks, flowers, and sweets.
  • The devotees then observe the Narada Jayanti Vrat as it is of utmost importance.
  • Devotees who observe fast abstain from consuming pulses or grains and consume only milk products and fruits.
  • The observers are not allowed to sleep during the night. To please Lord Vishnu, he should devote his entire time to reciting mantras.
  • Reciting ‘Vishnu Sahasranama’ is considered highly auspicious.
  • Once all the rituals are over, devotees perform aarti to Lord Vishnu.
  • Devotees should visit Kashi Vishwanath in Varanasi to get the deity’s blessings.
  • Doing charity on the eve of Narada Jayanti is considered highly fruitful. The wealthy should donate food, clothes, and money to the Brahmins.

How To Celebrate Narada Jayanti?

Devotees celebrate Narada Jayanti with utmost dedication and enthusiasm. On this particular day, several academic sessions and seminars are organized mainly in the regions of North India. There are also some temples of Narada Muni in Karnataka that are highly popular. Big festivals are held in these temples.

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