Annapurna Jayanti is celebrated on the full moon of Margashirsha month according to the Hindu calendar. Annapurna Mata is considered as the goddess of food. On this day Hindu devotees worship Goddess Annapurna with complete devotion and dedication. The puja rituals are primarily observed by the women. Annapurna Jayanti is celebrated with different traditions and customs across India. This is the birthday of Mata Annapurna. Annapurna Jayanti is one of the prominent jayantis recognized in Indian culture. Annapurna Jayanti is celebrated on Margashirsha Purnima. Margashirsha Purnima and Tripura Bhairavi Jayanti are also celebrated on this day. Donation has special significance on this day. On the day of Annapurna Jayanti, ‘Annapurna’ form of Mata Parvati is worshiped.
Annapurna Jayanti 2019 Date :
Name of festival | Day | Date of festival |
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Annapurna Jayanti | Thursday | 12 December 2019 |
Annapurna Jayanti's Time :
Purnima Tithi starts : 11:00 - 11 December 2019
Purnima Tithi Ends : 10:40 - 12 December 2019
On this day, there is a special importance of doing charity. On this day people donate food. On the occasion of Annapurna Jayanti, Bhandara is also organized at different places.