Date: Thursday, December 4, 2025
Tithi: Margashirsha Purnima
Annapurna Jayanti marks the birth anniversary of Goddess Annapurna Devi, the goddess of food, nourishment, and abundance — an incarnation of Goddess Parvati. Devotees worship her to seek blessings for prosperity and to ensure that no one in their home ever faces food scarcity.
🌸 Puja Vidhi (Rituals)
- Wake up early and take a holy bath.
- Clean the puja area and place an idol or picture of Goddess Annapurna.
- Offer rice, ghee lamps, fruits, and sweets to the goddess.
- Recite Annapurna Ashtakam Stotra and Durga Saptashati.
- Distribute food and grains to the poor, as it’s considered the greatest offering.
🌼 Significance
- Goddess Annapurna is the divine form of Mother Parvati, who provides nourishment to all living beings.
- Worshipping her on this day removes scarcity, hunger, and misfortune.
- The festival is celebrated grandly in Kashi (Varanasi), especially near the Annapurna Temple beside the Kashi Vishwanath Temple.
📖 Mantra
“Annapurne sadapurne shankara prana vallabhe,
Gyaan vairagya siddhyartham bhiksham dehi cha Parvati.”
Chanting this mantra is believed to bring abundance, wisdom, and peace to life.
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💬 FAQ – Annapurna Jayanti 2025
Q1. When is Annapurna Jayanti in 2025?
👉 Annapurna Jayanti falls on Thursday, December 4, 2025 (Margashirsha Purnima).
Q2. Who is Goddess Annapurna?
👉 Goddess Annapurna is an incarnation of Goddess Parvati, symbolizing nourishment and prosperity.
Q3. What is the main ritual of Annapurna Jayanti?
👉 Worship Goddess Annapurna, offer food, chant stotras, and feed the needy.
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