Parashuram Dwadashi is an important festival among Hindu festivals which is celebrated on the 9th day of Shukla Paksha in the Hindu month of Vaishakh. It commemorates Lord Parashurama, the sixth incarnation of Lord Vishnu. The mission of Lord Vishnu in his sixth incarnation is to reduce the burden on the earth by removing the corrupt, destructive and irreligious kings who plundered its wealth and neglected their duties as kings.

According to Hindu mythology, it is believed that his day is especially auspicious for married couples who wish to conceive, observing the fast with full devotion ensures that their wishes are fulfilled as they seek the blessings of Lord Parashurama. Perform specific rituals and prayers.

Parshuram Dwadashi 2024: Date

The auspicious Hindu festival of Parshuram Dwadashi will be celebrated on Sunday, May 19, 2024.

Parshuram Dwadashi 2024: Auspicious time

According to Drik Panchang, the auspicious time to celebrate Hindu festival and puja time is:

Dwadashi Tithi Start – 1:50 pm, 19 May 2024

Dwadashi tithi ends – 3:59 PM, 20 May 2024

Parshuram Dwadashi: Significance

This festival is held in celebration of Lord Parashurama, who is worshiped as a representation of strength, courage and righteousness. It is said that he fought against evil spirits and lived his life according to religious teachings. Furthermore, Parashuram Dwadashi is an occasion to invoke the holy spirits of Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi for good luck, success and happiness in life.

Devotees worship Lord Parashurama on Parashurama Dwadashi, seek his blessings and perform special puja rituals. Many people also keep a fast on this day and break their fast only after the puja is completed. This day reminds individuals to follow religion in all aspects of their lives. Additionally, it is a day of celebration of the victory of good over evil.

Parshuram Dwadashi 2024: Puja method

– Wake up early, make resolutions and meditate.

– Take a pledge to keep fast throughout the day.

– Spread a yellow cloth on the altar of your home temple and place a picture or idol of Lord Vishnu and Parashuram on it.

– Cleanse the image or idol with water from Ganga or any other holy water source.

While meditating on Lord Parshuram, offer 21 yellow flowers and yellow sweets along with basil leaves as Naivedya.

Parshuram Dwadashi: Mantras to chant

“Om Reem Parshuramaya Namah.”

“Om Reem Parshuramaya Namah”

‘Om Brahmakshatraya Vidmahe Kshatriyaantay Dhimahi Tanno Ramah Prachodayat.’

‘Om Brahmakshatraya Vidmahe Kshatriyaantay Dhimahi Tanno Ramah Prachodayat.

‘Om Jamdagnyaya Vidmahe Mahaviraya Dhimahi Tannah Parshuramah Prachodayat.’

‘Om Jamadagnaya Vidmahe Mahaviraya Dhimahi Tannah Parashuramah Prachodayat’

‘Om Raan Raan Om Raan Raan Parshuhastaya Namah.’

‘Om Raam Om Raam Parshuhastai Namah’