🌼 Parashurama Jayanti 🌼

          The birth anniversary of Lord Vishnu’s sixth avatar makes it one of the most significant festivals in Hinduism. Since it is believed that Lord Parshurama was born around that time, Lord Parshuram Jayanti is observed on the day that Tritiya prevails during Pradosh Kaal. To put an end to the destructive and immoral kings that weighed down the planet, this avatar was created. Therefore, it will be advantageous to worship God on this fortunate day. As it is believed to be a sacred rite to be conducted on such religious occasions, many devotees bathe in the holy Ganga River on Parshuram Jayanti.   

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मंत्र जाप(chanting mantra):

ॐ जामदग्न्याय विद्महे। महावीराय धीमहि।
तन्नो रामः प्रचोदयात्॥

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Parshuram Jayanti Gayatri Mantra:

ॐ ब्रह्मक्षत्राय विद्महे क्षत्रियान्ताय धीमहि तन्नो परशुराम: प्रचोदयात् ॥  

॥ Om Brahmashtraya Vidmahe Khatriantaya Deemahi 
Tanno Prashuram Prachodayat  ॥ 

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Who is Parashurama?  

          Lord Vishnu’s sixth avatar was named Parshurama. He was born to Saptarishi princess Renuka and Brahman Sage Jamadagni. Despite coming from a Brahmin lineage, he possessed qualities associated with the Khatriyas, such as bravery, aggression, and warfare. Thus, he is referred to as a “Brahmin-Kshatriya.”   

          Parshurama, often referred to as the Immortal, repelled the onrushing ocean that threatened to overwhelm the Kokan and Malabar regions. It is referred to as “Parshuramkshetra” and is between Maharashtra and Karnataka. Furthermore, folklore has claimed that Parshurama still resides atop Orissa’s Mahendragiri Mountain Peak.  

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Temples of Parshuram:  

          In the western region of India, Lord Parshurama has several temples. One of these is situated in Chiplun, Maharashtra, while the other is in Shankarpura, Karnataka. In Arunachal Pradesh, there is a kund (pool) devoted to Parshurama, where people come annually to Makar Sankranti to take a sacred bath. Because Parshurama is mentioned in ancient scriptures as existing in the Konkan region, the area is also known as Parshuram Kshetra.    

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Parashurama Jayanti Puja: 

• During the puja ceremony, get up early, take a bath, and dress in clean clothing.   
• During a puja, sweets, flowers, kumkum, and Chandan are used to worship the image or statue of Lord Vishnu. It is also seen as lucky to gift sacred tulsi leaves.   
• It is stated that fasting on this day will grant you a son and a subsequent rebirth as a wonderful human being. A fast should only be broken by eating fruits and dairy items. Avoid foods like cereals and pulses.    
• With your back to the east or northeast, repeat the phrase 108 times.  

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What to do on Parshuram Jayanti?  

• Prayers: Worshippers make Lord Vishnu pujas and offer prayers.  
• Fasting: To get the blessings of courage, bravery, and power from Lord Parshuram, many devotees fast; some even fast for the full month of Vaisakha.  
• Recite the Parshuram Mantra: Om Brahmashtraya Vidmahe Khatriantaya Deemahi Tanno Prashuram Prachodayat, or ‘Om Namo Bhagavate Parashuramaya Namah’ throughout the day to invoke the blessings of Lord Parashuram.  
• Donation and Charity: Many devotees give to Brahmins in need since Parshuram defended Brahmins in particular against the oppressive Kshatriyas.  
• Cultural Programs: Across India, dances and plays portraying the life of Parshuram are performed to commemorate the occasion.  

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