{"id":100437,"date":"2026-09-09T12:37:14","date_gmt":"2026-09-09T07:07:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/instaastro.com\/blog\/?p=100437"},"modified":"2026-09-09T12:37:14","modified_gmt":"2026-09-09T07:07:14","slug":"varaha-jayanti","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/instaastro.com\/blog\/varaha-jayanti\/","title":{"rendered":"Varaha Jayanti 2026: Lord Vishnu&#8217;s Third Avatar Birth Anniversary"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino;\">Varaha Jayanti 2026 falls on Sunday, 13 September. This day marks the appearance of Lord Varaha, the boar incarnation of Vishnu. Devotees worship him for courage, protection, and the removal of fear. So, let&#8217;s read the Varaha Jayanti date, timings, and more.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/instaastro.app.link\/dV9EUvg5Zub\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-97035 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cfblog.instaastro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/14144757\/kundli-cta-300x103.png\" alt=\"Kundli Prediction By InstaAstro\" width=\"790\" height=\"271\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cfblog.instaastro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/14144757\/kundli-cta-300x103.png 300w, https:\/\/cfblog.instaastro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/14144757\/kundli-cta-150x51.png 150w, https:\/\/cfblog.instaastro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/14144757\/kundli-cta.png 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 790px) 100vw, 790px\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 18pt;\"><b> Varaha Jayanti 2026 Date and Puja Timings<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino;\">Here are the exact date and puja timings for Varaha Jayanti 2026, based on the Hindu Panchang.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino;\"><b>Varaha Jayanti 2026 Date:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Sunday, 13 September 2026<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino;\"><b>Hindu Month: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bhadrapada, Shukla Paksha<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino;\"><b>Tithi:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Tritiya Tithi<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino;\"><b>Tritiya Tithi Begins: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">07:08 AM on 13 September 2026<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino;\"><b>Tritiya Tithi Ends: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">07:06 AM on 14 September 2026<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 18pt;\"><b> What is Varaha Jayanti?<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino;\">Varaha Jayanti celebrates the appearance of Lord Varaha, the third incarnation of Vishnu. That is, he is born with the head of a boar (Varaha in Sanskrit) and the body of a man.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino;\">According to legend, the demon Hiranyaksha dragged the earth goddess Bhudevi into the heavenly ocean. Vishnu then took the Varaha form to rescue her from the depths.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">Moreover, symbolically, this avatar represents the victory of good over evil and ego. Hence, devotees worship Lord Varaha for strength, protection, and freedom from deep-rooted fears.<\/span><b><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 14pt;\"><b>Significance of Varaha Jayanti 2026<\/b><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino;\">In 2026, Varaha Jayanti falls close to Ganesh Chaturthi and Radha Ashtami. As a result, the Bhadrapada month becomes especially rich for wealth, peace and prosperity.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">Astrologically, Sun is in Leo on this day while the Moon travels through Virgo, indicating a highly productive day for office workers and business dealers.<\/span><b><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 14pt;\"><b>Lord Varaha Iconography<\/b><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With a boar&#8217;s head and a man\u2019s body, Lord Varaha typically has four arms, holding the Sudarshana Chakra and the Gada.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">He is also often shown lifting Bhudevi, the earth goddess, gently on his tusks. The lotus, or Padma, also appears as a common symbol alongside him.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to the scriptures, 3 incarnations of Lord Vishnu as Varaha were born in sequence: <\/span><b>Nila Varaha,<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> followed by <\/span><b>Adi Varaha<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and finally <\/span><b>Shweta Varaha<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino;\">Some temple idols show Varaha standing tall, while others depict him seated in a calm, protective posture. Both forms highlight his role as the earth&#8217;s rescuer and guardian.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 18pt;\"><b>What is the story of Varaha Jayanti?<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino;\">The story of Varaha Jayanti (Varaha Jayanti Katha) begins with the demon Hiranyaksha, who grew powerful through his boons. Filled with arrogance, he dragged the earth goddess Bhudevi into the depths of the heavenly ocean.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino;\">With the earth submerged and in danger, the gods appealed to Lord Vishnu for help. In response, Vishnu took the form of Varaha, a mighty boar, to rescue the earth.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino;\">Varaha dived into the ocean and fought Hiranyaksha in a fierce battle. Eventually, he defeated the demon and lifted the earth safely on his tusks.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino;\">Hence, this act of rescue is a symbol of divine protection. Even today, the katha, or story narration in the puja, reminds devotees that dharma always wins over unchecked evil.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 18pt;\"><b>Varaha Jayanti Puja Vidhi: Step-by-Step Ritual<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino;\">Here is the general step-by-step process devotees follow to observe Varaha Jayanti 2026 with devotion.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino;\"><b>Wake Up Early:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Rise before sunrise and begin the day with a clean, positive mindset.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino;\"><b>Bathe and Purify:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Take a holy bath, preferably with Gangajal-mixed water, before starting the puja.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino;\"><b>Set Up the Altar:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Place an idol or picture of Lord Varaha or Vishnu on a clean puja altar.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino;\"><b>Perform Abhishekam:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Offer a ceremonial bath to the idol using water, milk, and panchamrit.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino;\"><b>Offer Prayers:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Present flowers, incense, and a diya while chanting the Varaha mantra.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino;\"><b>Recite the Katha:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Read or listen to the story of Varaha rescuing the earth from Hiranyaksha.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino;\"><b>Perform Aarti:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Conclude the puja with an aarti performed with full devotion.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino;\"><b>Distribute Prasad:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Lastly, offer bhog to the deity and share the prasad with family members.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 18pt;\"><b>What are the Benefits of Varaha Jayanti Puja?<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino;\">Observing this Varaha Jayanti puja is believed to bring several spiritual and personal benefits for devotees. So, let&#8217;s go through them one by one.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino;\"><b>1. Removal of Fear: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Worshipping Lord Varaha is said to help devotees overcome deep-seated fears and anxiety.<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<h3><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino;\"><b>2. Courage and Strength: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The puja is also linked to gaining inner courage, especially during difficult or uncertain times.<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<h3><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino;\"><b>3. Protection from Negativity: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many devotees also believe this worship shields them from negative energies and unforeseen troubles.<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<h3><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino;\"><b>4. Spiritual Grounding: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The story of Varaha lifting the earth is seen as a symbol of stability and also a humble approach in life.<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<h3><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino;\"><b>5. Devotion to Vishnu: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finally, the puja strengthens one&#8217;s overall devotion to Lord Vishnu and his various incarnations.<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<h2><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 18pt;\"><b>Powerful Varaha Mantra for Jayanti Puja<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chanting these mantras during Varaha Jayanti puja is believed to bring courage and divine protection. Here are the key mantras devotees recite on this day.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><b><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino;\"><b>General Varaha Mantra\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino;\"><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">\u0950 \u0935\u0930\u093e\u0939\u093e\u092f \u0928\u092e\u0903\u0964<\/span><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino;\"><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">Om Varahaya Namah\u0964<\/span><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino;\"><b>Varahavatara Mantra\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino;\"><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">\u0950 \u0927\u0943\u0924\u0938\u0942\u0915\u0930\u0930\u0942\u092a\u0915\u0947\u0936\u0935\u093e\u092f \u0928\u092e\u0903\u0964<\/span><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">Om Dhr<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">itsukararoopakeshavaya Namah\u0964<\/span><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino;\"><b>Varaha Gayatri Mantra\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino;\"><em><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">\u0950 \u0927\u0928\u0941\u0930\u094d\u0927\u0930\u093e\u092f \u0935\u093f\u0926\u094d\u092e\u0939\u0947 \u0935\u0915\u094d\u0930\u0926\u0902\u0937\u094d\u091f\u094d\u0930\u093e\u092f \u0927\u0940\u092e\u0939\u093f\u0964<\/span><\/em><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino;\"><em><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">\u0924\u0928\u094d\u0928\u094b \u0935\u0930\u093e\u0939\u0903 \u092a\u094d\u0930\u091a\u094b\u0926\u092f\u093e\u0924\u094d\u0965<\/span><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino;\"><em><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Om Dhanurdharaya Vidmahe Vakradanshtraya Dhimahi\u0964<\/span><\/em><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino;\"><em><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Tanno Varahah Prachodayat\u0965<\/span><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 18pt;\"><b> Conclusion<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino;\">Varaha Jayanti 2026 falls on Sunday, 13 September, marking Lord Vishnu&#8217;s appearance as Varaha. So, on this day, devotees perform abhishekam, recite the katha, and chant sacred mantras seeking courage, protection, and strength. You can also book an authentic puja online from home. Be a part of it today.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 18pt;\"><b>Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino;\"><div class=\"custom-faq\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/FAQPage\"> <div class=\"faq-item\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><div class=\"faq-question\"><h4 class=\"faq-question-heading\" itemprop=\"name\">1. Which date is Varaha Jayanti in 2026?<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"faq-answer\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"><div class=\"faq-answer-text\" itemprop=\"text\">Varaha Jayanti 2026 falls on Sunday, 13 September. It is observed on the Tritiya Tithi of Bhadrapada Shukla Paksha as per the Hindu Panchang.<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"faq-item\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><div class=\"faq-question\"><h4 class=\"faq-question-heading\" itemprop=\"name\">2. How was Varaha Avatar born?<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"faq-answer\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"><div class=\"faq-answer-text\" itemprop=\"text\">Lord Vishnu took the Varaha form to rescue Bhudevi from the demon Hiranyaksha, who had dragged her into the cosmic ocean. He appeared with a boar&#8217;s head and a human body to kill the demon and lift the earth to safety.<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"faq-item\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><div class=\"faq-question\"><h4 class=\"faq-question-heading\" itemprop=\"name\">3. Did Varaha marry Earth?<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"faq-answer\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"><div class=\"faq-answer-text\" itemprop=\"text\">Yes, according to tradition, Bhudevi is considered Lord Varaha&#8217;s wife after he rescued her from the ocean. Their union is seen as a symbol of the earth&#8217;s protection under divine care.<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"faq-item\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><div class=\"faq-question\"><h4 class=\"faq-question-heading\" itemprop=\"name\">4. What is the most powerful Varaha mantra?<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"faq-answer\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"><div class=\"faq-answer-text\" itemprop=\"text\">The Varaha Gayatri mantra, &#8220;Om Bhuvarahaya Vidmahe Hiranyakarabhaya Dhimahi, Tanno Krodha Prachodayat,&#8221; is considered especially powerful. It is chanted for courage, protection, and the removal of fear.<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"faq-item\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><div class=\"faq-question\"><h4 class=\"faq-question-heading\" itemprop=\"name\">5. What to do on Varaha Jayanti?<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"faq-answer\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"><div class=\"faq-answer-text\" itemprop=\"text\">Devotees can perform abhishekam, offer prayers, and recite the Varaha katha at home or in a temple. People chant Varaha mantras all day and perform aarti to Lord Varaha in the morning and evening.<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"faq-item\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><div class=\"faq-question\"><h4 class=\"faq-question-heading\" itemprop=\"name\">6. What to offer during Varaha Jayanti Puja?<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"faq-answer\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"><div class=\"faq-answer-text\" itemprop=\"text\">Devotees typically offer flowers, incense, a diya, and panchamrit to Lord Varaha during the puja. Fruits, sweets, and tulsi leaves are also common bhog.<\/div><\/div><\/div> <\/div><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Also Read: <span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/instaastro.com\/blog\/kanya-sankranti-2026-date-punya-kal-puja-vidhi\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kanya Sankranti 2026: Date, Punya Kal &amp; Puja Vidhi<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>For interesting Astrological Facts and Videos, follow us on\u00a0<span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/instaastrosocial\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Instagram<\/a>\u00a0<\/span>and read your\u00a0<span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instaastro.com\/horoscope\/today-horoscope\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">daily horoscope.<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Varaha Jayanti 2026 falls on Sunday, 13 September. 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