Published 15:42 IST, December 11th 2019

Datta Jayanti 2019: All about celebration, rituals, and timings of the festival

Datta Jayanti 2019: Lord Dattatreya was born on the full moon date of Margashirsha. In 2019, the full moon day appears to be on December 11.

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Son of Atri and Anasuya, Lord Dattatreya was born on full moon date of Margashirsha. In 2019, this day appears to be on December 11 i.e. Wednesday. Lord Dattatreya is considered to be a combined incarnation of Lord Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva and is associated with uniting Vaishnavism, Shakta and Shaiva Dharma. Furrmore, Lord Dattatreya is also kwn to guide devotees on right path. 

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Datta Jayanti is celebrated primarily in state of Maharashtra. This marks an important day in lives of devotees. This festival commences on Ekashi and goes on till full moon. Seven days before Dattatreya Jayanti, devotees recite Sri Gurucharitra which is an important ritual and signifies beginning of festival. 

Datta Jayanti 2019: How do devotees celebrate this festival?

This year, Dattatreya Jayanti will be celebrated on December 11, 2019. On this occasion, people keep a day-long fast and don new clos. According to Hindu beliefs, reciting Sri Gurucharitra brings utmost prosperity and joy in life. People celebrate this day by taking a dip in holy water bodies early in morning. y celebrate festival with flowers, incense sticks, sweets and lamp, whilst singing devotional songs and chanting mantras.

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Important timings on Datta Jayanti 2019

  •  Purnima Tithi begins at 10:50 AM (December 11, 2019)
  •  Purnima Tithi ends at 10:42 AM (December 12, 2019)
  •  Sunrise time is 07:01 AM 
  •  Sunset time is 05:38 PM

Datta Jayanti 2019: Quotes and wishes that people share

Believers also commence ir day by sharing beautiful WhatsApp messs and use social media to send wishes to ir near and dear ones. y send pictures and quotes. Furrmore, GIFs and WhatsApp stickers are also trending se days for creative ways to send wishes and express happiness. 

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13:18 IST, December 11th 2019