About Dakshinamurti Jayanti
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According to the Hindu Panchang, Dakshinamurti Jayanti is celebrated on the Purnima Tithi of the Ashadha month. On this day, Goddess Dakshinamurti, one of the Dwadasha Siddhividya Goddesses, is worshipped with devotion. Scholars believe that without the worship of Goddess Dakshinamurti, the practice of the twelve Siddhividya Sadhana remains incomplete. On Dakshinamurti Jayanti, a devotee should observe Mauna, i.e., silence as much as possible, engaging in introspection, meditation and Mantra chanting, because the essence of Dakshinamurti worship lies in Mauna. Through the worship of Goddess Dakshinamurti, the ignorance hidden within the devotee's inner self is dispelled and the light of selfrealization arises. वन्दितां सकलैर्देविः सर्वशक्ति शिखामणिम्। वरं दास्यामि ते कृष्ण प्रसन्नवदनो भाव॥
Deities & divine forms
Vanditam Sakalairdevih Sarvashakti Shikhamanim। Varam Dasyami Te Krishna Prasannavadano Bhava॥ Hindu scriptures also describe Dakshinamurti form of Lord Shiva. In ancient times, Lord Shiva manifested as Dakshinamurti to impart the silent knowledge of Brahman to the Sanakadi Rishi and others. Therefore, according to scholars, the Siddhividya Goddess Dakshinamurti is also worshipped as the divine power, i.e., Shakti of Lord Shiva. The worship of Goddess Dakshinamurti bestows spiritual enlightenment, progress and success in all aspects of life. 1.Om Mahamayayai Namah। 2.Om Mahalakshmyai Namah। 3.Om Mahavanyai Namah। ... 107.Om Srishtikaryai Namah। 108.Om Srishtisamharakarinyai Namah। Mantras and Names of Goddess Kamala are given with meaning and recitation video. The collection of these names is also Ashtottara Shatanamavali of Goddess Kamala.
How to celebrate Dakshinamurti Jayanti 2026
On Dakshinamurti Jayanti, a devotee should observe Mauna, i.e., silence as much as possible, engaging in introspection, meditation and Mantra chanting, because the essence of Dakshinamurti worship lies in Mauna. Through the worship of Goddess Dakshinamurti, the ignorance hidden within the devotee's inner self is dispelled and the light of selfrealization arises. वन्दितां सकलैर्देविः सर्वशक्ति शिखामणिम्। वरं दास्यामि ते कृष्ण प्रसन्नवदनो भाव॥ Vanditam Sakalairdevih Sarvashakti Shikhamanim। Varam Dasyami Te Krishna Prasannavadano Bhava॥
Dakshinamurti Jayanti 2026 — FAQs
Dakshinamurti Jayanti is observed on 2026-07-29.
According to the Hindu Panchang, Dakshinamurti Jayanti is celebrated on the Purnima Tithi of the Ashadha month. On this day, Goddess Dakshinamurti, one of the Dwadasha Siddhividya Goddesses, is worshipped with devotion. Scholars believe that without the worship of Goddess Dakshinamurti, the practice of the twelve Siddhividya Sadhana remains incomplete.
