Kurma Jayanti 2024: Date, Time, and Significance

Kurma Jayanti 2024: Thursday, May 23, 2024

Kurma Jayanti celebrates Lord Vishnu’s second avatar, the divine tortoise, with rituals and puja. This year, Kurma Jayanti will be celebrated on Thursday, May 23, 2024. It is observed on the full moon day in the Vaisakh month during Shukla Paksha.

Kurma Jayanti 2024 Date and timings: 

Kurma Jayanti Rituals

Kurma Jayanti is a day of devotion and spiritual purification for followers of Lord Vishnu. Here are some of the common rituals observed:

• Early Morning Bath: Devotees typically wake up early and perform a holy bath (Snan) before sunrise.
• Worship and Offerings: Home altars or temples dedicated to Lord Vishnu are decorated, and pujas are conducted. Offerings (puja samagri) may include flowers, fruits, sweets, incense, and sacred leaves like Tulsi.
• Fasting: Observing a strict vegetarian fast is a common practice on Kurma Jayanti. Some devotees may abstain from all food and water (Vrat) until the evening puja.
• Mantras and Chanting: Devotees chant sacred mantras dedicated to Lord Vishnu, particularly the "Kurma Avatar Mantra." Reciting the Vishnu Sahasranama, a thousand names of Vishnu, is also considered highly auspicious.
• Aarti: After the puja rituals, an aarti (offering of light) is performed to Lord Vishnu.
• Bhog: In some traditions, food offerings (Prasad) are prepared and then shared with family and friends after the puja.
• Charity and Donations: Engaging in charitable acts and donating to the needy are considered important aspects of Kurma Jayanti.

Kurma Jayanti Significance

Kurma Jayanti, a significant day for Hindus, celebrates the birth anniversary of Lord Vishnu's second incarnation, Kurma, the divine tortoise who provided unwavering support during the churning of the cosmic ocean. This day honors Lord Vishnu's strength and stability, qualities devotees seek blessings for in their own lives. Often coinciding with the auspicious Vaishakha Purnima full moon, Kurma Jayanti becomes an opportunity for spiritual growth through rituals, prayers, and chanting, ultimately aiming for inner peace and liberation.