Date, customs, puja times, importance, and festivities for Lalita Jayanti in 2024

Every year, on the full moon day of the month of Magha, Lalita Jayanti is observed together with the auspicious vrat of Magha Purnima. One of the ten Mahavidyas, Goddess Lalita is also called Goddess Shodashi or Tripura Sundari. Devotees of Maa Durga commemorate the day with great pomp, paying homage to the goddess by visiting her temples and participating in a variety of darshans and jagratas held in her honor. The 16-year-old goddess Lalita, also known as Shodashi, is shown as having a dusky, crimson, or gold complexion with a third eye on her forehead. Each Mahavidya has a unique Yantra and Mantra for granting certain wishes, and they may assist individuals in realizing their special desires. In all three realms, Maa Lalita, also known as Tripura Sundari, is regarded as the most beautiful.

Date of Lalita Jayanti 2024
This year, on Saturday, February 24, Magha Purnima is observed as Lalita Jayanti.

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Lalita Jayanti Puja Muhurat (2024)
Lalita Jayanti Tithi will take place from February 23 at 3:33 p.m. to February 24 at 5:59 p.m.

History of Lalita Jayanti 2024: Lalita’s tale
According to a narrative, all the other gods rose up in honor of Lord Shiva during a Yagya held in Naimisharanya, but he did not rise to greet his father-in-law Daksha Prajapati, the father of Sati. Daksha Prajapati became enraged by this and declined to invite Lord Shiva to his arranged Yagya. Mata Sati arrived to her father’s residence after learning about this. She plunged into the flames because she was so sick of hearing negative things spoken about her spouse. Lord Shiva, saddened, dragged Sati’s body across the globe. It is stated that in order for Sati to reincarnate, Lord Vishnu divided her body into 51 parts using his chakra. Every bodily component was transformed into a Shaktipeetha. Lalita Devi is the deity worshiped in Naimisharanya.

Lalita Jayanti’s Importance in 2024
As one of the ten Mahavidyas, Mata Lalita bestows wealth, knowledge, and freedom onto her followers. She is also elegant and gentle. Worshiping the goddess Lalita is also linked to obtaining a variety of comforts and joys in life. Devotees of Goddess Shodashi are bestowed with achievements and material delights. Offering worship to the goddess might also aid in atoning for previous transgressions. Drikpanchang says that the purpose of Shodashi Sadhana is not just release but also enjoyment. Body, mind, and emotion control is strengthened by Tripura Sundari Sadhana.

Rituals for Lalita Jayanti 2024
To worship Goddess Lalita, one takes a bath in the early morning and puts on new clothing.
Her image or idol is immersed in Holy Ganga water and put in the puja than.
A blog of sweets is presented to Goddess Lalita, and the puja venue is embellished with flowers and rangoli.
The idol is adorned with floral garlands and the ghee diya is lit. There is an aarti and puja.
To the impoverished, food and clothing are supplied.