Vamana Jayanti is celebrated as the birth anniversary of Lord Vishnu’s fifth incarnation (Vamana Avatar) which is one of the Dashavatara of Vishnu. In 2025, Vamana Jayanti will be observed on Thursday, September 4, 2025 during Bhadrapada Shukla Paksha Dwadashi Tithi. Devotees worship Lord Vishnu in his Vamana form on this sacred day, observe fasts and perform puja with complete devotion.
Vamana Jayanti 2025 Date and Muhurat
| Event | Date and Time |
| Vamana Jayanti | Thursday, September 4, 2025 |
| Dwadashi Tithi Begins | 04:21 AM on Sep 04, 2025 |
| Dwadashi Tithi Ends | 04:08 AM on Sep 05, 2025 |
| Shravana Nakshatra Begins | 11:44 PM on Sep 04, 2025 |
| Shravana Nakshatra Ends | 11:38 PM on Sep 05, 2025 |
The significance of Vamana Jayanti increases if it coincides with Shravana Nakshatra, making it an auspicious day for puja and vrat.
Significance of Vamana Jayanti
According to the Bhagavata Purana, Lord Vishnu incarnated as Vamana, His first human form, during Treta Yuga. This avatar followed His earlier incarnations in animal forms: Matsya, Kurma, Varaha, and Narasimha.
Vamana was born to Mata Aditi and Rishi Kashyapa on Dwadashi Tithi of Bhadrapada Shukla Paksha, during Abhijit Muhurat, under Shravana Nakshatra. The day is observed to honor the victory of good over arrogance and the restoration of cosmic balance.
Legend of Vamana Avatar
The Vamana Avatar story is one of the most inspiring episodes in Hindu scriptures. King Bali, though a great devotee of Vishnu and a generous ruler, became arrogant with power. He conquered all three realms: Swarga, Bhu Loka, and Patala. Deprived of his throne, Lord Indra approached Lord Vishnu for help. Vishnu assured him that He would be born as Vamana, a dwarf Brahmin, to end Bali’s tyranny.
During King Bali’s Ashvamedha Yajna, Vamana appeared and asked for just three steps of land. Bali agreed without hesitation. Vamana then expanded into a gigantic form (Trivikrama) - covering the earth in the first step, the heavens in the second, and for the third step, Bali humbly offered his own head. Instead of punishing him, Lord Vishnu granted Bali a boon allowing him to visit his people once every year. This boon is celebrated as Onam in Kerala and as Bali Pratipada across India.
Vamana Jayanti Puja Vidhi
On Vamana Jayanti, devotees perform puja with deep faith and devotion. The rituals include:
- Worshipping Lord Vishnu in His Vamana Avatar using Panchopachara or Shodashopachara methods. Clay or golden idols of Vamana are used.
- Devotees observe fast throughout the day and narrate the Vamana Jayanti Vrat Katha in the evening.
- Rice, curd, and mishri are donated, which hold great significance.
- The fast is concluded after offering Prasad to the deity.
If Vamana Jayanti coincides with Shravana Nakshatra, the spiritual merit (Punya) of the vrat multiplies.
Importance of Vamana Jayanti
The festival is a reminder that humility and devotion triumph over arrogance and pride. The Vamana Avatar signifies balance, righteousness (Dharma), and the protection of the Devas. Observing Vamana Jayanti is believed to bring prosperity, remove obstacles, and invoke Lord Vishnu’s blessings for a peaceful life.
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