Dattatreya Jayanti 2021: Date, Timings, Significance, Wishes and Everything You Need To Know

Dattatreya Jayanti also known as Datta Jayanti is observed every year across the country on Margashirsha Purnima i.e. on the day of the full moon of the Margashirsha month according to the Hindu calendar.

The Datta Jayanti is one of the significant Hindu festivals celebrated by the devotees to commemorate the birthday of one of the Hindu God named Lord Dattatreya.

Date & Timings for Datta Jayanti 2021:

This year Dattatreya Jayanti falls on Saturday 18 December. The Tithi timing of Datta Jaynati starts from morning 7:24 AM on 18 December and ends at next morning on 19 December at 10:05 AM.

Significance of Datta Jayanti:

It is believed among the Hindu community that Lord Dattatreya is the incarnation of the three powerful Gods or divine trinity- Lord Shiva, Lord Vishnu and Lord Brahma. Therefore Datta Jayanti is marked as a special occasion to offer prayers to Lord Dattatreya as on this day the God was incarnated.

In remembering God Dattatreya on this day the devotees offer special prayers to the Lord and also observe day-long strict fasting. Dedicating the day to Lord Dattatreya people organized various puja functions in their houses and offer sweets along with special flowers to the idol. They also do Havans called Kriya Diksha Havan.

It is believed by many that if devotees offer true worship to Lord Dattatreya on Datta Jayanti which is the day of his rebirth, they get blessed with a life full of happiness and prosperity.

Wishes for Datta Jayanti 2021:

• Happy Dattatreya Jayanti! May Gurudev Datta shower blessing upon your life with peace and integrity.

• May the holy trinity of God Dattatreya guide you with the correct path on this special occasion of Datta Jayanti. Happy Dattatreya Jayanti!

• On this incarnation day of Lord Dattatreya, I pray that blessings are bestowed upon you and all your close ones. Happy Dattatreya Jayanti!

• My best wishes to you and your family on the occasion of Dattatreya Jayanti, Happy Dattatreya Jayanti!

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