Parshuram Jayanti 2024:

Date, Story, Rituals and Significance

Parshuram Jayanti is a significant event in Hinduism, coinciding with Akshaya Tritiya, celebrated on the Tritiya Tithi of Shukla Paksha in Vaishakha month. It honors Lord Parashuram, the sixth incarnation of Lord Vishnu, marking his birth anniversary. This year, it falls on May 10, 2024.

Date

Parshuram Jayanti in 2024 begins on May 10, 2024, at 04:17 AM and ends on May 11, 2024, at 02:50 AM, coinciding with the Tritiya Tithi.

Significance 

Parshuram Jayanti in 2024 holds immense religious significance for Hindus, honoring the birth anniversary of Lord Shri Parshuram, the sixth incarnation of Bhagwan Vishnu. Born on Tritiya Tithi during Pradosh Kaal, Parshuram Ji's incarnation aimed to rid the earth of irreligious and ruthless kings, lessening its burden. His legend includes the notable feat of eliminating Kshatriyas from the earth 21 times.

Lord Parshuram ji's story is indeed fascinating. Despite being a Brahmin, he possessed the qualities of a Kshatriya and is often depicted wielding a battle axe. The tale of his confrontation with Lord Ganesha is part of Hindu mythology. As one of the Ashta Chiranjeevis, he is believed to still reside on earth, perhaps in the mountains, according to tradition. According to Hindu scriptures, he is destined to become the mentor of Lord Kalki, the tenth incarnation of Lord Vishnu, imparting martial arts and knowledge of weaponry to him.

Indeed, while Lord Parshuram may not be as widely worshipped as Lord Krishna or Lord Rama, he still holds significance in Hinduism, with numerous temples dedicated to him across India. South India, particularly places like Udupi in Karnataka, and the western coast are home to several temples devoted to Bhagwan Parshuram. These temples stand as testaments to his revered status among devotees in those regions.