Balaji Jayanti is a highly revered and important festival of Hinduism. This festival is celebrated as the birth anniversary of Lord Balaji, also known as Lord Venkateswara. This festival is celebrated on the Ashtami Tithi of Krishna Paksha of Margashirsha month according to the Hindu lunar calendar. This day is celebrated with great reverence and grandeur in South India and especially in Tirupati.
Balaji Jayanti has special significance in Hinduism. According to religious beliefs, Lord Vishnu incarnated as Balaji for the welfare of humanity and to destroy evil. Tirupati Balaji Temple is considered to be the 'Vaikuntha of Kaliyuga', the divine abode of Lord Vishnu.
Worshiping Lord Balaji on this day blesses devotees with immense happiness, prosperity and a fear-free life. It is also believed that worshipping Lord Balaji on this day with full dedication and devotion fulfils all wishes. Lord Balaji shows his devotees the path to moksha (salvation) and relieves them from all the hardships of life.
According to legend, once Goddess Lakshmi got angry with Lord Vishnu and left Vaikuntha. Lord Vishnu started residing on the Venkatadri mountain on earth to find her. Here he married Goddess Padmavati. Tirupati Balaji temple is associated with this legend and is considered to symbolize the Kali Yuga incarnation of Lord Vishnu.
Tirupati Balaji temple is the most famous religious place in India. This temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and is called the Vaikuntha of Kali Yuga. Thousands of devotees come here every day to have darshan of Lord Balaji.
On the occasion of Tirupati Balaji Jayanti, the entire temple complex is decorated with lamps and flowers. On this day, the idol of Lord Balaji is dressed in special clothes and jewelry. Devotees perform Angapradakshina (circumambulation of the temple) in the temple and express their devotion to the Lord.
The most special thing about the temple is that devotees offer their hair to Lord Balaji when their wishes are fulfilled. This is called "Keshdan", which symbolizes the renunciation of ego and negativity.
Devotees perform special worship on the day of Balaji Jayanti. The day starts with devotees taking a bath at dawn and wearing pure clothes. After this, they go to the temple of Lord Balaji and worship.
Worship Method:
If it is not possible to go to the temple, devotees can worship Lord Balaji at their home. For this, place the idol or picture of Lord Balaji in a clean place and light a lamp in front of him and offer flowers, Tulsi leaves, and sweets. Pray to the Lord while chanting Vedic mantras.
Balaji Jayanti is not just a religious festival, but it is a day for devotees to express their devotion and devotion towards Lord Balaji. Lord Balaji is considered the god of wealth, prosperity and happiness. By worshipping him, devotees get relief from all the troubles of life.
Moksha Prapti:
According to mythological beliefs, a devotee who worships Lord Balaji with full devotion and dedication attains salvation. This festival provides devotees with an opportunity for purification of the soul and spiritual advancement.
Balaji Jayanti is a special occasion to express faith and devotion towards the Balaji incarnation of Lord Vishnu. This festival not only paves the way for spiritual peace and salvation for the devotees but also blesses them with all kinds of prosperity and happiness in life. Worshiping Lord Balaji, singing his glories and showing devotion towards him on this auspicious day makes the life of every devotee pious and joyful.