Annapurna Jayanti is a festival dedicated to Goddess Annapurna – Hindu goddess of food and cooking. It is observed on the full moon day in the month of Margashirsha. In some regions, an Annapurna Vrat is observed during the period. Goddess Annapurna is believed to be an incarnation of Goddess Parvati. In 2024, Annapurna Jayanti date is December 14/15.
Annapurna Mantra
ह्रीं अन्नपूर्णायै नम:॥
Chant the above mantra 108 times for prosperity and peace in life. It is believed that those who worship Annapurna Mata with this mantra and live as per Dharma without harming nature will always be blessed with good food and water.
Annapurna Mantra
ह्रीं अन्नपूर्णायै नम:॥
Chant the above mantra 108 times for prosperity and peace in life. It is believed that those who worship Annapurna Mata with this mantra and live as per Dharma without harming nature will always be blessed with good food and water.
Story of Annapurna Jayanti
Legend has it that once the food on earth was not replenished and soon the food started getting over. Living beings were in a danger of starving. Human beings prayed to Brahma and Vishnu and they together awoke Lord Shiva from his yoga nidra (sleep). He agreed to restore prosperity and food on earth.
It is believed that Parvati took the form of Goddess Annapurna. Shiva roamed around the earth and begged for rice from
It is also said that while Shiva is engaged in helping his devotees in attaining Moksha in Kashi, Goddess Annapurna looks after life and makes sure that food is available to all living beings that arrive at Kashi.
On Annapurna Jayanti, special prayers are held at temples dedicated to Goddess Annapurna. The day is of great significance in Kashi.
There are several legends associated with Annapurna Jayanti and you can read in the following posts.