Narmada Jayanti 2026: How did Mother Narmada incarnate, why sins are destroyed just by darshan?

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Narmada Jayanti 2026: Many holy rivers flow in India. Narmada river is included in these. This is the fifth longest river of India. This river is approximately 1312 kilometers long. Narmada river originates from Amarkantak and flows through Gujarat, Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh and joins the Gulf of Khambhat. Narmada is said to be the river that gives salvation. Narmada Jayanti is celebrated every year on the seventh day of Shukla Paksha of Magh month.

Today is Narmada Jayanti. This day has been dedicated to Mother Narmada. On this day, Mother Narmada is worshiped and lamps are donated. It is believed that by doing this one gets relief from all the sorrows of life. Happiness and prosperity also increases, but do you know how Mother Narmada descended on earth and why sins are destroyed just by her darshan? If not then let us know.

How did Narmada descend?

According to mythological beliefs, in ancient times Lord Shiva was doing penance on Makhal mountain. During the same time, a girl was born from the sweat of Bholenath. He named that girl Narmada. Narmada means one who provides happiness. After this, Lord Shiva blessed Narmada that whoever visits you will be blessed and will be freed from sins.

Narmada is called Mokshadayini river

Narmada river is also called the daughter of Shankar Swarupa and Maikhal Raj. Narmada is called Mokshadayini. According to ancient religious beliefs, the benefits of bathing once in Ganga, three times in Yamuna and seven times in Saraswati river are equal to those obtained by merely seeing the Narmada river. Taking bath in Narmada river is also considered very beneficial. One who takes bath in Narmada gets auspicious results.

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