Festivals

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Date

23rd December 2026

Annapurna Jayanti

Tithi:

Shukla Chaturdashi upto 10:47 AM

Purnima upto 6:58 AM +1

Nakshatra:

Rohini upto 7:57 AM

Mrigashira upto 4:53 AM +1

Vasara:Wednesday

About

Margashirsha Purnima during Pradosha kala; advent of the Goddess of nourishment.

Significance:

Annapurna Jayanti celebrates the Goddess who provides food to all living beings. It is a day to realize the sacredness of nourishment and to express gratitude for the abundance provided by nature and the divine mother.

Rituals & Puja Vidhi:

1. Food Puja: Worshipping the Goddess with a focus on grains and prepared meals. 2. Annadaan: Organizing large-scale food distribution to the needy. 3. Fasting: Observing a fast until the evening prayers to honor the value of food.