Matangi Jayanti 2025: Date, Shubh Muhurat, Rituals, History And Significance
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Matangi Jayanti 2025: Worshipping Goddess Matangi is said to help her followers improve speech and creativity, while also being blessed with a peaceful household life.
Matangi Jayanti is a sacred day in Hindu tradition that honours Goddess Matangi, the ninth of the ten Mahavidyas. The goddess is said to be a manifestation of Lord Shiva, while some believe her to be Trantrik manifestation of Goddess Saraswati.
Goddess Matangi, also known as Vagdevi, has a white crescent moon placed on her forehead. Worshipping Goddess Matangi is said to bring creativity and success in one's life. The Hindu community across the country celebrates Matangi Jayanti with great fanfare.
Matangi Jayanti 2025: Date and Shubh Muhurat
The day is marked on the third day of the waxing moon phase in the Hindu calendar month of Baisakh. It is celebrated on the same day as Akshaya Tritiya. According to Drik Panchang, Matangi Jayanti will be observed on Wednesday, April 30, this year. The Tritiya tithi begins at 5:31 PM on April 29, 2025, and ends at 2:12 PM on April 30, 2025.
Matangi Jayanti 2025: History And Significance
Goddess Matangi is honoured on Matangi Jayanti. She is worshipped as the Tantric embodiment of Goddess Saraswati. The goddess is said to have control over communication skills, as well as inventiveness and deep inner knowledge. People worship Goddess Matangi to improve their speaking skills, as well as their artistic qualities and spirituality.
Worshipping Goddess Matangi on the auspicious day of Matangi Jayanti is considered to help individuals get rid of all forms of negative energy. Goddess Matangi is the guardian of knowledge, wisdom, and creativity, and those seeking competence in dancing, singing, and other art forms should do puja to please her.
On this day, devotees desiring matrimonial happiness can worship Goddess Matangi as well.
Matangi Jayanti 2025: All You Need To Know
Goddess Matangi is said to have first appeared on Shukla Paksha Tritiya in the month of Vaishakha, according to the Hindu calendar. That is why this day is marked as Matangi Jayanti.
Matangi is the ninth of the ten Mahavidyas. Goddess Matangi is also known as Raja Matangi, Sumukhi Matangi, Uchchishta Matangi, Vashyamatangi, and Karnamatangi.
Goddess Matangi is said to be Tantric Saraswati since she shares many qualities with her.
Worshipping and doing the sadhana of Goddess Matangi results in a peaceful household life and success in exquisite arts.
Even a fool can become wise if they succeed to get blessings from Goddess Matangi. It is especially advised to professionals and students of music, other art disciplines, and speaking to worship the goddess.
Every year on Matangi Jayanti, temples hold unique worship and adoration ceremonies for the devi.
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April 30, 2025, 06:10 IST
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