🪔 About Dattatreya Jayanti and Margashirsh Purnima

Lord Dattatreya, the son of Sage Atri (Atreya) and Ma Anasuya, appeared on this day as a divine blessing bestowed upon them due to Ma Anasuya's intense penance. Sri Dattatreya is the unified form of the Divine Trinity— Brahma, Vishnu, and Mahesh.

Call out to the Trinity by invoking the One who is their embodiment: the Guru.

Other Sacred Occassion

Margashirsh Purnima

On this auspicious full moon, devotees also pray to the moon as its rays are believed to emit Amrit (divine ectar) tonight.

🙏 How to Do Pooja

Recommended Ritual: Vedic Yagna of Gurudev

  1. Wake up early and take a bath.
  2. Clean your home and puja space thoroughly.
  3. Perform the recommended ritual with devotion.
  4. Offer flowers, fruits, and incense.
  5. Chant mantras or prayers specific to this occasion.
  6. Conclude with aarti and distribute prasad.

✅ Do's & Don'ts

✅ Do's

  • Wake up early, bathe, and wear clean clothes.
  • Light a lamp and perform simple puja of your chosen deity.
  • Do japa, meditation, and short stotra/recitation.
  • Keep the day sattvic and peaceful; practice self-reflection and gratitude.
  • Donate if possible (food, milk, fruits) or help someone in need.

⚠️ Don'ts

  • Avoid eggs, non-vegetarian food, and alcohol.
  • Avoid anger, gossip, criticism, and harsh speech.
  • Avoid heavy/oily food and excessive sleep; keep the day simple and sattvic.