On this auspicious day, goddess Gayatri Devi is worshipped with devotion. This the birth anniversary of Gayatri Mata and people celebrate this day with great enthusiasm. Veda Mata, or the mother of all Vedas, is another name for Goddess Gayatri. Gayatri Jayanti holds a great significance in the states of South India and the festival is celebrated on Ekadashi tithi of Shukla Paksha during Jyeshtha Month. This year, Gayatri Jayanti will be celebrated on June 25, 2026.
Gayatri Jayanti 2026 : Date and Time
Ekadashi Tithi Begins – June 24, 2026 – 06:12 PMEkadashi Tithi Ends – June 25, 2026 – 08:09 PM
Gayatri Jayanti 2026: Significance
This day has a deep religious significance andthe day is celebrated as birth anniversary of Goddess Gayatri, according to Hindu scriptures. Goddess Gayatri, also known as Veda Mata, manifested as knowledge on this specific day. In North India, Gayatri Jayanti is observed during Shukla Paksha in the month of Jyeshtha. Due to its significant religious and spiritual significance, people celebrate this day with a great deal of devotion and dedication. Devotees offer prayers to Maa Gayatri by performing various puja rituals and spiritual activities. This three-faced Trimurti Goddess is seen with a book in one hand and a rosary in the other. The Gayatri Mantra is believed to have been first recited by the sage Vishwamitra on this sacred day. Devotees, who worship Mata Gayatri on this auspicious day experience joy, prosperity, and spiritual enlightenment.
Importance of Gayatri Mantra
This mantra is extremely powerful that it may remove all your sufferings and stress if you chant this mantra on a daily basis. This is one of the most revered mantras and has numerous benefits, but reciting it requires following a number of rules and regulations. They must maintain chastity in addition to refraining from tamasik foods and activities. By repeating this phrase, one can eradicate both physical and mental ailments and produce a pleasant atmosphere.
Gayatri Jayanti 2026: Rituals
1. Wake up early in the morning and take a holy bath before starting puja rituals. 2. Offer water to the rising sun while chanting the Gayatri Mantra.3. You should chant Gayatri mantra at least 108 times. 4. On this specific day, devotees visit the temple and offer prayers to Gayatri Mata.5. Distribute religious books among devotees; this is a very fulfilling act.5. Many devotees set up a food stall to feed the needy ones. 6. Making charitable contributions is incredibly rewarding.
Gayatri Mantra
Om Bhur Bhuvah Swaha, Tat Savitur Varenyam, Bhargo Devasya Dheemahi, Dhiyo Yo nah Prachodyat..!!
