Mumbai: Varaha Jayanti holds a revered place in Hinduism as the day marking the third incarnation of Lord Vishnu – the Varaha (boar) avatar. According to belief, Lord Vishnu manifested as Varaha whenever the balance of creation was at risk, rescuing the Earth and restoring cosmic order. This year, Varaha Jayanti will be observed on Monday, 25 August 2025, aligning with the Tritiya Tithi of the Shukla Paksha in the Bhadrapada month.
The festival is celebrated as a symbol of faith, righteousness, and the protection of Mother Earth. Devotees observe fasting, perform special prayers, and seek blessings for stability and prosperity in life. As scriptures highlight, Varaha Jayanti is not just a remembrance of mythology but a reminder that divine energy appears whenever unrighteousness threatens to overpower dharma.
Varaha Jayanti 2025 Date and Shubh Muhurat
As per the Hindu Panchang, the Tritiya Tithi for Varaha Jayanti will commence at 12:35 PM on 25 August 2025 and conclude at 1:54 PM on 26 August 2025. The most auspicious time for worship (puja muhurat) is between 1:40 PM and 4:15 PM on 25 August, when devotees are advised to perform rituals dedicated to Lord Vishnu’s Varaha form.
The Legend of Varaha Avatar
The Puranic legend narrates that the demon king Hiranyaksha used his powers to submerge the Earth into the netherworld (Patal Lok), disturbing the balance of the cosmos. In response, Lord Vishnu assumed the colossal form of a boar and plunged into the ocean. After a fierce battle, he defeated Hiranyaksha and lifted the Earth on his tusks, restoring her safely back into the universe. The Varaha avatar thus stands as a divine symbol of justice, protection, and restoration.
Puja Vidhi (Worship Method)
On Varaha Jayanti, devotees begin the day with a purifying bath and resolve to observe a fast. The place of worship is sanctified with holy water, and idols or images of Lord Vishnu are bathed in Panchamrit (a mix of milk, curd, ghee, honey, and sugar). Offerings include yellow flowers, sandalwood paste, Tulsi leaves, and naivedya (sacred food). Chanting “Om Varahaya Namah” 108 times is considered especially auspicious. The day is observed with fasting, storytelling (katha recitals), evening aarti, and in some regions, lighting of lamps (deep daan) as a mark of respect to Mother Earth.
Religious Significance
Varaha Jayanti is more than a festival – it is a spiritual reminder that whenever evil or imbalance arises, divine intervention restores harmony. Observing this vrat (fast) is said to cleanse sins, bring happiness, prosperity, and progeny, and free one from fear. Scriptures regard the Varaha Jayanti fast as a path to moksha (liberation) and an act for the welfare of the planet.