Dattatreya Jayanti

Dattatreya Jayanti, also known as Datta Jayanti, is one of the most auspicious days in the Hindu culture. Lord Dattatreya is considered to be the god who is an incarnation of the Tridev or Divine Trinity, that is the three main Hindu gods Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva. Hence, his birthday is considered a very holy day. This year Datta Jayanti falls on December 26, 2023. Every year, according to the Hindu calendar, Datta Jayanti or Dattatreya Jayanti falls on the Purnima Tithi, that is the Full Moon day/night, of the Margashirsha (Agrahayana) month. In the year 2023, Datta Jayanti falls on Tuesday, that is December 26th, 2023. Lord Dattatreya, in the form that he is worshipped across the country, has three heads and six arms. However, on Dattatreya Jayanti, his child form is worshipped. According to Hindu culture, Lord Dattatreya is considered to be a deity that symbolizes the fusion of the Divine Trinity, that is Tridev. Tridev includes Brahma(the Creator), Vishnu(the Nurturer), and Mahesh, also known as Lord Shiva(the destroyer). In certain parts of southern India, there are several temples dedicated to Lord Dattatreya. Even in Maharashtra, he is considered to be one of the most important deities. Dattatreya Jayanti or Datta Jayanti is celebrated across the country, especially in Lord Dattatreya Temples in the states of Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Gujarat. It is believed that one who fasts on this day while praying to Lord Dattatreya or Dattaguru, as he is known by many, will get all her prayers answered by the Lord.