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Gayatri Jayanti


About supreme goddess Gayatri
Goddess Gayatri is one of the powerful divinities of Hindu cosmology. She is also revered as Veda Mata, and it is believed that Vedas originated from the goddess Gayatri only. She is an integral part of all the Vedas; all the Vedas are her essence only. Gayatri Devi is considered a supreme manifestation of three primary deities- Mahakali, Mahalakshmi, Mahasaraswati. Goddess Gayatri is known as the epitome of knowledge and intelligence. Gayatri Devi is also closely affiliated with Savitr, a solar godhead in the Vedas. 
Significance of Gayatri Jayanti
Gayatri Jayanti is celebrated to glorify the birth of the goddess Gayatri. It is celebrated on the Ekadashi tithi of the Jyeshtha month according to the Hindu Lunar calendar. She took incarnation from the Mukha or face of Lord Brahma only. A prominent legend states that once, Lord Brahma had to be a part of an essential yajna with his wife, Savitri. But Savitri was late, so in a hurry, Lord Brahma had to marry Goddess Gayatri, who was there to accomplish the yajna. 

How to celebrate Gayatri Jayanti?
Gayatri Jayanti is celebrated by organising special puja devoted to the goddess Gayatri. Worshippers wake up early and observe a fast to please goddess Gayatri. Fruits, flowers and other holy offerings take place in the puja ceremony. Devotees chant legends and mantras in the admiration of goddess Gayatri. Religious processions and homa rituals are also executed to commemorate Gayatri Jayanti. 

Benefits of Gayatri Jayanti
Here are a few incredible boons of Gayatri Jayanti:

  • ● Gayatri Jayanti brings immense peace and serenity to life.
  • ● It adores devotee's life with the blessings of goddess Saraswati or Gayatri. The festival also brings the precious boons of Goddess Lakshmi and Kali.
  • ● It brings light and radiance, removing all sorts of darkness or negativity.
  • ● The pious festival brings wisdom and proficiency in life.
  • ● It greets success in all tasks and helps achieve significant milestones in life.
  • ● The festival helps attain peace of mind and a blissful aura in life.
  • ● It brings courage and vitality to fight all the obstacles and attain prosperity in life.


If you wish to attain all the above boons, then celebrate the glorious festival of Gayatri Jayanti with immense happiness. If you wish to know more about this festival from a spiritual point of view, then get in touch with us. We will provide you with dedicated assistance on tithis and rituals for observing this festival.