On the day of Gayatri Jayanti, Veda Mata Maa Gayatri is worshiped. On this day, fasting is observed to get relief from physical and mental sufferings. With the virtue of the fast, the seeker gets the desired fruit, and the sorrow and poverty prevailing in the house goes away. On this occasion, special worship is organized for Mother Gayatri in temples and Gayatri Paath is done. The seekers also chant the Gayatri Mantra at the time of worship, which brings welfare to the entire family. Which is considered the best of all mantras and this mantra is mentioned in the Rigveda.
Gayatri Mantra "Om Bhurbhuvah Swaha Tatsaviturvarenyam Bhargo Devasya Dheemahi Dhiyo Yo Nah Prachodayat" is a mantra which is considered as the essence of all the Vedas. Regular chanting of it leads to spiritual progress and mental peace. Chanting the Gayatri Mantra makes the seeker's intellect sharp and mind stable.
Mother Gayatri was incarnated on the day of Gayatri Jayanti. In the Vedas, she is recognized as Veda Mata, the goddess who creates and nurtures the universe. Mother Gayatri is considered to be the goddess of knowledge, wisdom, and light, who inspires seekers to follow the right path.
On the day of Gayatri Jayanti, seekers and devotees observe fast and fast. On this day, Gayatri Mantra is chanted, havan and puja are performed. The idol of Mother Gayatri is worshiped in various temples and houses and devotees offer flowers, incense, lamps and naivedya to her with devotion. On this day, special religious events are also organized at many places which include satsang, kirtan and discourses.
Gayatri Jayanti also has great spiritual significance. It is considered extremely important for the purification of the soul and peace of mind. Regular chanting of Gayatri Mantra takes the seeker to the heights of spirituality and inspires him to move in the right direction of life.
On the day of Gayatri Jayanti, devotees take a bath in the morning, wear clean clothes and start worshipping Maa Gayatri. The Gayatri Mantra is chanted at least 108 times. A special havan is also organized on this day in which offerings are made with the Gayatri Mantra.