Gayatri Jayanti celebrates the birth of Maa Gayatri, the personification of the Gayatri Mantra, considered the mother of all Vedas and the goddess of wisdom, purity, and knowledge.
The festival falls on Jyeshtha Shukla Ekadashi / Shukla Paksha Trayodashi depending on the regional calendar. In 2026, it is observed alongside Ganga Dussehra on June 8. Devotees worship Gayatri Mata to seek wisdom, spiritual growth, and liberation.
🪔 Panchang for Gayatri Jayanti 2026
(Indicative IST timings – India Standard Time)
| Panchang Element | Timings / Details |
|---|---|
| Tithi | Ekadashi Tithi Begins: June 7, 2026 – 08:25 PM Ekadashi Tithi Ends: June 8, 2026 – 10:50 PM |
| Nakshatra | Shravana Nakshatra |
| Yoga | Shubha Yoga |
| Karana | Bava → Balava |
| Sunrise | 05:24 AM |
| Sunset | 07:17 PM |
🌸 Significance of Gayatri Jayanti
- Marks the birth of Goddess Gayatri, the goddess of knowledge and purity.
- Observing Gayatri Jayanti strengthens wisdom, intellect, and spiritual consciousness.
- Chanting the Gayatri Mantra during this day is believed to remove obstacles and grant mental clarity.
- Devotees perform special homas, pujas, and meditation to honor Maa Gayatri.
Legend:
According to scriptures, Gayatri was born from Lord Brahma, as the manifestation of the Gayatri Mantra. She represents the supreme knowledge and light that removes darkness of ignorance.
🙏 Gayatri Jayanti Rituals & Puja Vidhi
1. Early Morning Preparations
- Wake before sunrise, take a holy bath, and wear clean traditional attire.
- Prepare a puja area with Kalash, flowers, incense, and diya.
2. Puja of Gayatri Mata
- Offer yellow flowers, fruits, and water to the deity or idol.
- Recite the Gayatri Mantra 108 times or do Sankalpa and Gayatri Homa.
- Chant Gayatri Stotra for wisdom, health, and prosperity.
3. Fasting / Vrata
- Devotees may observe a full-day fast or eat only fruits and milk.
- Maintaining purity and devotion throughout the day is emphasized.
4. Charity (Daan)
- Donate food, clothes, or educational materials to the needy.
- Giving water or planting trees is considered highly auspicious.
🌎 Regional Celebrations
| Region | Traditions |
|---|---|
| North India | Homa, puja, chanting Gayatri Mantra in temples and at homes |
| Maharashtra & Gujarat | Group recitations of Gayatri Mantra and community satsang |
| South India | Special homams in temples and educational institutions |
| All India | Devotees focus on meditation, study of scriptures, and charitable deeds |
💠 Benefits of Observing Gayatri Jayanti
- Increases wisdom, intellect, and spiritual knowledge
- Removes mental darkness & obstacles
- Enhances focus, learning, and decision-making
- Brings peace, prosperity, and harmony in life
- Fosters devotion and mental clarity
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