Kalki Jayanti
Kalki Jayanti is a Hindu Festival that celebrates the future birth of Kalki, the final avatar of Vishnu, who is born in Kali Yuga to destory the evils of the world, including Kali (demon) and restore Dharma, turning the Wheel of time to Satya Yuga.[1] Kalki's birthday is observed on the Dwadashi of the Paksha|Shuklapaksha of the Bhadra (Hindu calendar) month as per the Hindu calendar, while in Gregorian calendar it is the twelfth day of the Lunar phase of the moon.[2] It is said to be celebrated on August 3, 2022 and August 22, 2023.
This festival is mainly celebrated by the Vaishnavas of the Vaishnavism tradition in Hinduism, but it's popularity is low.[3]
Significance
Kalki is said to be born in the village of Shambhala, to a Brahmin family, whose parents are Vishnuyasha (father) and Sumati (mother). [4] This event commences at the end of Kali Yuga, which is described that when Kalki grows up and becomes a warrior, he rides a Divine white horse named Devadatta with a blazing sword, accompanied by a talking parrot, Shuka, who knows everything; the past, present and future.[5] He then goes around the world to fight evil kingdoms and especially Kali (demon), who is a demon that has the powers of a yogi to control beings and makes them commit Adharma.[6] He then restores Dharma and returns back to his homeland.[7]
During the festival, the devotees wake up early in the morning, take a bath before sunrise, fast and recite the Vishnu Sahasranāma, either in the temple or at home.[8] At home, they recite the Narayana Mantra and other mantras 108 (number).[9] The performance of the Puja (Hinduism) starts with the Beej Mantra, where then an offering of a seat to the Lord (asana) takes place, whereby in the further process, the idol is washed spiritually with water and panchamrita, with the offering of flowers, Diya (lamp) and incense.[10] The worshippers would then either donate food to the Brahmin, the needy ones or both.[11]
References
- ↑ "Kalki Jayanti; rituals and significance". mpchang. Unknown. Retrieved 1 October 2021.
- ↑ "Kalki's birthday". Feast-guide. Unknown. Retrieved 1 October 2021.
- ↑ World, Republic. "Kalki Jayanti 2020: Know history and significance of the spiritual day". Republic World. Retrieved 2021-10-02.
- ↑ "ramayana - What is the story of Kalki (tenth avatar of God Vishnu)?". Hinduism Stack Exchange. Retrieved 2021-10-02.
- ↑ "Description of Kalki". astrojyoti.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ↑ "puranas - What is the story of Kali the demon?". Hinduism Stack Exchange. Retrieved 2021-10-02.
- ↑ "kalki avatar: The story contains, data as if it is taking about ancient history". vishvi. Retrieved 2021-10-02.
- ↑ "Kalki Jayanti 2021: Check out shubh muhurat, puja vidhi and significance of this day". Jagran English. 2021-08-12. Retrieved 2021-10-02.
- ↑ World, Republic. "Kalki Jayanti 2020: Know history and significance of the spiritual day". Republic World. Retrieved 2021-10-02.
- ↑ "Kalki Avatar Jayanti 2021 Rituals, Significance & Puja Muhurat". mPanchang. Retrieved 2021-10-02.
- ↑ "Kalki Dwadashi". feast-guide.com. Retrieved 2021-10-02.
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