Festivals
Date
Hayagriva Jayanti
Relevant Timings
Aparahna Muhurat
27 Aug, 2:38 pm – 5:19 pm, 27 Aug
Duration - 02 Hours 41 Mins
About
Hayagriva Jayanti celebrates the manifestation of Lord Vishnu as Hayagriva, who took this horse-headed form to recover the stolen Vedas from the demons Madhu and Kaitabha.
Significance:
Lord Hayagriva is the presiding deity of knowledge, wisdom, and learning. He is believed to be the one who initiated Goddess Saraswati into the sacred wisdom of the Vedas. Worshipping him is said to grant mental clarity and success in studies.
Rituals & Puja Vidhi:
1. Hayagriva Pujan: The Lord is worshipped with white flowers and cardamoms. 2. Offerings: Chana dal and jaggery are traditionally offered as sacred food. 3. Recitation: Reciting the Hayagriva Stotram or other hymns dedicated to the Lord. 4. Focus: Students and scholars seek his blessings before starting their academic pursuits.