Kalki Jayanti – Kalki Jayanthi 2009

 Kalki Jayanthi or Jayanti of Kalki Avatar or Kalki Appearance day is observed on Shukla Paksha Sashti or the sixth day during Shravan Shukla Paksha. In 2009, the date of Kalki Jayanthi is July 26, Wednesday.

Kalki avatar is the tenth and final maha avatar of Lord Vishnu as per Hinduism. Kalki is the final avatar of Dasavataras of Lord Maha Vishnu. Hindus believe that Kalki avatar will appear at the end of the Kali-Yuga.

The Sanskrit word, ‘Kalka’ indicated the filth and foulness in the era. Kalki is the destroyer of the foulness during the era of Kali-Yuga. Devout Hindus believe that the vehicle of Kalki is the white horse which denotes the way or the path towards light and wellness.  

Kurma Jayanti – Jayanthi of Lord Kurma

Kurma Jayanti is the day to celebrate Lord Kurma’s Jayanti. Kurma avatara is the second incarnation of Lord Vishnu. Kurma means the tortoise or turtle form of Lord Vishnu, who helped devas (gods) and demons (asuras) in churning of milk ocean (Samudra Manthan).

When is Lord Kurma Jayanti celebrated?
Lord Kurma Jayanti is celebrated on Vaisakha Purnima. In 2009, the date of Kurma Jayanthi is May 8, Friday.

Legend and Story behind the Kurma Avatar – Why Lord Vishnu incarnated as Lord Kurma?
Due to the curse by the great Sage Durvasa, all gods were defeated in war against the demons. Asuras (demons) pulled out gods from heaven and frightened them with their arm forces. Gods went to Vaikunta and prayed to Lord Vishnu. Lord Vishnu suggested the gods to perform Samudra Manthan (churning of milk ocean) to get nectar (Amrit), drinking of which would give them immortal lives.

Devas asked asuras to help them in Samudra manthan. Demons accepted to do so. Both demons and gods started to churn the ocean. For Samudra Manthan, Mount Mandara and Vasuki (the giant serpent) were used. When all of them started churning, Mount Mandara was started to sink in the ocean. To protect the Mount Mandara from sinking and to lay a foundation for Mandara, Lord Vishnu incarnated as Kurma (tortoise or turtle). In the form of tortoise, Lord Kurma effectively helped for Samudra Manthan.

Other Festivals and Auspicious days in Vaishakha masam (May 2009)

Dasavatara Jayantulu in 2009 – Jaynatis of Dashavataras ten incarnations of Lord Vishnu

1. Lord Matsya Jayanti: Chaitra Bahula Panchami – April 14th, Tuesday

2. Lord Kurma Jayanti: Vaisakha Sudda Poornima – June 20th, Saturday

3. Lord Varaha Jayanti: Chaitra Bahula Trayodasi – April 22nd, Wednesday

4. Lord Narasimha Jayanti: Vaisakha sudda Dwadasi-  May 7th, Thursday

5. Lord Vamana Jayanti: Bhadrapada Sudda Chaturdasi – September 1st, Tuesday

6. Lord Parusurama Jayanti: Vaisakha sudda Dwadasi – May 6th, Wednesday

7. Lord Sri Rama Jayanti: Chaitra sudda Navami – April 3rd, Friday

8. Lord Sri Krishna Jayanti: Sravana Sudda Astami – August 13th, Thursday

9. Lord Buddha Jayanti: Vaisakha sudda Poornima – May 9th, Saturday

10. Kalki Jayanti: Bhadrapada sudda Vidiya – August 22th, Saturday

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