Matsya Jayanti celebrates the birth anniversary of Matsya, who was the first incarnation of Lord Vishnu during the Satya Yuga. In the Hindu calendar, Matsya Jayanti is observed on the ‘Tritiya’ (3rd day) during the ‘Shukla Paksha’ (the bright fortnight of moon) in the month of ‘Chaitra’. This celebration falls between the ‘Chaitra Navratri’ and ‘Gangaur. On this day, special rituals and pujas are performed in Lord Vishnu Temples. On this day, devotees keep fast to please Lord Vishnu.
Matsya Jayanti Pooja 2025 Date :
Name of festival | Day | Date of festival |
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Matsya Jayanti Pooja | Monday | 31 March 2025 |
Matsya Jayanti Pooja's Time :
Tritiya Tithi starts : 09:10 - 31 March 2025
Tritiya Tithi Ends : 05:45 - 1 April 2025
The vrat on Matsya Jayanti commences from the previous night, and the observer avoids eating or drinking water. The fast continues till the sunrise of the following day. Devotees break their fast only after worshipping Lord Vishnu.