MATANGI JAYANTI 2024: DATE, TIME, SIGNIFICANCE AND RITUALS OF THIS DAY HONOURING NINTH MAHAVIDYA
Matangi Jayanti 2024: Of the important Dasa (ten) Mahavidhyas, Goddess Matangi is considered to be the ninth (Goddess of Wisdom). Due to her association with Tantric Vidya, the art of magic, the Goddess is also known by the name "Tantric Saraswati." As per the Hindu calendar, Matangi Jayanti is observed on the third day of the Shukla Paksha in the month of Vaisakh. Devotees worship goddess Matangi on the occasion of Matangi Jayanti. This year, Matangi Jayanti will be observed on 10th May 2024.
Matangi Jayanti 2024: Date And Time
- Matangi Jayanti 2024 Date - 10th May 2024 (Friday)
- Tritiya Tithi Begins - 6:47 PM, 9th May 2024 (Thursday)
- Tritiya Tithi Ends - 5:20 PM, 10th May 2024 (Friday)
Goddess Matangi is the ninth Mahavidya among 10 significant Mahavidyas. (Image Source: Wikimedia Commons)
Matangi Jayanti 2024: Significance Of This Day
According to Hindu legends, all the pleasures of life are believed to be bestowed upon those who worship Goddess Matangi. The people overcome all of their anxieties, and god grants them all of their requests. Worshipping Goddess Matangi can help one achieve greatness in dancing, singing, and the arts. In addition to winning over adversaries, devotees also get magical abilities. The Goddess also grants her worshippers a lovely and blissful married life that is full of peace and harmony. Devotees worship Goddess Matangi and carry out Matangi Puja to free themselves of the numerous negative effects of the Sun.
Matangi Jayanti 22024: Rituals Associated With This Day
- On the day of Matangi Jayanti, devotees first set the goddess's idol or statue on the altar to worship her.
- Following this, they burn a diya and incense sticks to begin the rites.
- Along with garlands, flowers, and coconuts, devotees prepare and present the god with sacred food, known as Prasad.
- To invoke Goddess Matangi, sacred mantras are recited and an aarti is performed.
- Prasad is divided among the family members and guests.
- On the day of Matangi Jayanti, devotees also carry out several charitable deeds to win the deity's blessings.
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