Gayatri Jayanti 2025 will be observed on Friday, June 6, which falls on the Shukla Paksha Ekadashi during the Jyeshtha month, as per the Hindu lunar calendar. This sacred day marks the birth anniversary of Goddess Gayatri, also revered as Veda Mata, the divine mother of all Vedas.
Gayatri Jayanti 2025 Date and Muhurat Time
| Event | Date and Time |
| Jyeshtha Gayatri Jayanti | Friday, June 6, 2025 |
| Ekadashi Tithi Begins | 02:15 AM on Jun 06, 2025 |
| Ekadashi Tithi Ends | 04:47 AM on Jun 07, 2025 |
Alternate Date: In some traditions, Gayatri Jayanti is also observed on Shravana Purnima, which coincides with Upakarma Day. The most commonly accepted observance is on Jyeshtha Shukla Ekadashi, which typically falls a day after Ganga Dussehra.
Who is Goddess Gayatri?
Goddess Gayatri is regarded as the personified form of the Gayatri Mantra, one of the most powerful and spiritually significant mantras in Hinduism. She is believed to be the embodiment of the combined energy of Goddess Saraswati, Parvati, and Lakshmi, representing knowledge, power, and prosperity respectively.
According to Vedic beliefs, Gayatri Devi is the manifestation of Brahman's phenomenal attributes and is associated with the Hindu Trimurti — Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva. As the mother of all gods, she is worshipped for wisdom, enlightenment, and spiritual purity.
Significance of Gayatri Jayanti
Gayatri Jayanti celebrates the divine power of the Gayatri Mantra and the birth of Goddess Gayatri, who is said to have incarnated to impart knowledge and protect righteousness (Dharma).
This day holds deep significance for spiritual seekers, students, and those pursuing wisdom, as chanting the Gayatri Mantra is believed to:
- Purify the mind and soul
- Protect against negativity and ignorance
- Bestow mental clarity and inner peace
- Help in attaining moksha (liberation)
The Gayatri Mantra is derived from the Rigveda and is considered the essence of all Vedic knowledge. It is a universal prayer for inner illumination.
Gayatri Mantra:
"Om Bhur Bhuvah Swah, Tat Savitur Varenyam, Bhargo Devasya Dheemahi, Dhiyo Yo Nah Prachodayat."
Meaning: We meditate on the divine light of the supreme creator, who has created the universe, who is worthy of worship, who is the embodiment of knowledge and light, and who inspires our intellect.
Gayatri Jayanti is not just a festival—it's a call to awaken the light within. Whether you observe it by fasting, chanting, or reflecting on the Gayatri Mantra, this sacred day offers an opportunity to reconnect with divine wisdom and spiritual clarity.
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