Bagalamukhi Jayanti 2025: History, Significance, Shubh Muhurat, And Puja Vidhi
Bagalamukhi Jayanti 2025: Goddess Bagalamukhi is the eighth form among the Dash Mahavidyas, the ten cosmic powers of divine mother Maha Shakti.
Bagalamukhi Jayanti 2025: Hindus across the country celebrate Bagalamukhi Jayanti to honour Goddess Bagalamukhi. It is believed that she has firm control over the tongue and mind of all living beings on the earth. Also called Pitambara Devi, Goddess Bagalamukhi is the eighth form among the Dash Mahavidyas, the ten cosmic powers of divine mother Maha Shakti.
Goddess Bagalamukhi is highly revered in the Tantric cult and the devotees worship her to seek powers of stambhan and bashikaran, which refers to controlling and hypnotising someone.
This special day falls in the month of Vaishakha on the eighth day, or the Ashtami Tithi, of the Shukla Paksha, as per the Hindu calendar. Devotees mark the day with prayers, rituals and chants to seek the blessings of the goddess.
Bagalamukhi Jayanti 2025: Date And Shubh Muhurat
According to Drik Panchang, Bagalamukhi Jayanti in 2025 will be observed on May 5. The Ashtmi Tithi begins at 7:18 AM on May 4 and ends at 7:35 AM on May 5. Vijay Muhurta will continue from 02:32 PM to 03:25 PM. Apart from this, Nishita Muhurta will prevail from 11:56 PM on May 5 to 12:39 AM on May 6.
Bagalamukhi Jayanti 2025: Significance
Bagalamukhi Jayanti is a special day dedicated to Goddess Bagalamukhi, who is believed to be a very powerful form of Goddess Shakti.
The devotees of Goddess Bagalamukhi worship her to get protection from enemies and evil forces. Many people pray to her to win over enemies, remove obstacles in life and to win court cases.
Goddess Bagalamukhi is also known as the goddess of wisdom, speech and victory. As per Hindu mythology, she has the power to control the minds of the enemies of her devotees and to stop anything harmful or dangerous. She is often worshipped by those who feel surrounded by problems or want to succeed in important matters. Devotees also believe that offering prayers on this day can bring peace, success and good health into their lives.
Bagalamukhi Jayanti 2025: History
According to Hindu mythology, the story behind Bagalamukhi Jayanti goes back to the Satya Yuga. It is said that once a huge storm on Earth threatened the existence of all living beings. Lord Vishnu became worried and asked Lord Shiva for help. Lord Shiva told him that only Goddess Shakti could stop the storm. So, Lord Vishnu prayed to Goddess Shakti near a lake called Haridra Sarovar. The goddess, pleased with his prayers, appeared from the lake as Bagalamukhi and calmed the storm and saved the universe.
There is also another mythological tale behind the origin of Maa Bagalamukhi. A demon named Madan got a special power, known as Vak-siddhi, through prayer. With this power, whatever he said would come true. But he started misusing it and began troubling innocent people. The gods then prayed to Goddess Shakti to stop him. She took the form of Bagalamukhi, who then caught the demon's tongue and took away his power. Before he died, Madan asked the goddess to let him be worshipped along with her. She agreed and then killed him.
Bagalamukhi Jayanti 2025: Puja Vidhi
On Bagalamukhi Jayanti, people start the day with a bath and wear yellow clothes as the colour is considered auspicious for the goddess. During the auspicious time, they worship the idol or photo of Goddess Bagalamukhi, which should be facing east. Devotees offer yellow flowers, turmeric, yellow clothes, incense, a lamp and sweets to the goddess. They recite the Bagalamukhi Chalisa and the story related to her. The puja rituals come to an end with the aarti.
First Published:
May 05, 2025, 06:10 IST
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
News18
9 hours ago
- News18
First Hindu School In Australia To Open In 2027 With $8.5 Mn Grant
Last Updated: Australia announced an $8.5 million grant to build the country's first Hindu school. Located in Oakville, Sydney, the school will serve over 1,000 students. In April, Australia announced a grant of $8.5 million to help the Hindu community in the country build its first Hindu school. Posting about the development on the microblogging platform 'X', Australian Education Minister Jason Clare stated that the investment will make the dreams of the Australian Hindu community a reality. He also said that the government will also commit $2.4m to expand the work of Karma Kitchen which helps to feed homeless Aussies. 'Today we announced an $8.5m commitment to help build the first Hindu school in Australia. This investment will make the dreams of the Australian Hindu community a reality," Clare posted on 'X'. 'And on top of that, we'll commit $2.4m to expand the work of Karma Kitchen which helps to feed homeless Aussies," he added. When Will The School Open? According to reports, Australia's first Hindu school is expected to welcome its first batch of students in 2027. The school will offer classes from kindergarten through Year 12, with plans to accommodate over 1,000 students. Located in Oakville, in Sydney's north-west, the land for the school was acquired through community fundraising efforts. The Hindu Education and Cultural Centre (HEACC) will be responsible for administering the institution. Hinduism is currently among the fastest-growing religions in Australia. However, as reported by The Sydney Morning Herald, however, there is no mainstream Hindu school in the country a gap the Sanatan School aims to address. Why A Hindu School? 'A Hindu school has been missing from Australia's multicultural tapestry for too long, and the amount of enthusiasm and encouragement we have heard is testament to that," Aggarwal told The Sydney Morning Herald. Surinder Jain, Vice President of the Hindu Council of Australia, echoed this sentiment, telling the outlet, 'I struggled, and most other parents struggled, to work out how to teach our Hindu values to our children." 'We've all had to improvise at home. And while that works, a formal system was always needed, and many parents have been wishing for a school for a while," he said. What Will Students Learn? The Hindu School will follow the standard NSW curriculum while also offering religious education tailored to Hindu teachings. Although the exact fee structure is yet to be finalised, it is estimated to range between $10,000 and $15,000 per year, according to the report. First Published: June 06, 2025, 15:06 IST
Indian Express
14 hours ago
- Indian Express
When is Raksha Bandhan in 2025?
Raksha Bandhan 2025 Date in India: Raksha Bandhan, also known as Rakhi, is an auspicious Hindu festival which celebrates sibling love and is widely celebrated throughout the country. Raksha Bandhan translates into 'bond of protection, obligation, and care', and on this day, sisters tie a thread, known as a rakhi, around their brother's wrist, symbolising love and protection. The origins of Raksha Bandhan can be traced back to the popular legend of Lord Krishna and Draupadi. According to the scriptures, Lord Krishna was touched by Draupadi's concern when he cut his finger. To stop the bleeding, she tore a piece of her saree and wrapped it around his finger. On the day of the festival, sisters prepare a thali with the Rakhi, roli (sacred red thread), rice grains, sweets, and a diya (lamp). They perform an aarti, apply a tilak to their brothers' foreheads, and tie the rakhi. Brothers, in turn, promise to protect their sisters and offer them gifts or money as a token of their love. The festival of Rakhi symbolises the love, affection, and bond between brothers and sisters and promotes the values of protection, care, and respect; families get together to exchange gifts, spend quality time and eat special and yummy delicacies. The festival falls on the last day of the Hindu month of Shraavan, which is a full moon day, according to This year, the festival will be celebrated on Saturday, August 9, 2025, with the auspicious time for tying the rakhi from 5:47 AM to 1:24 PM on the same day. It is celebrated differently around the country. In West Bengal, for example, it is referred to as 'Jhulan Purnima', and Lord Krishna and Radha are worshipped. People in Maharashtra's Koli community celebrate Raksha Bandhan alongside Narali Pournima (coconut day celebration).
Hindustan Times
16 hours ago
- Hindustan Times
Indians in Australia gets $8.5 million grant for country's first Hindu school: Report
Hinduism is one of the fastest-growing religious groups in Australia. However, unlike other faiths, there's no mainstream Hindu school in the country, but that is going to change, reported The Sydney Morning Herald. Minister for Education of Australia Jason Clare posted about this development on X a few months ago. The minister stated that $8.5 million in grants have been committed to help the Indian community in the country build the 'first Hindu school in Australia.' 'This investment will make the dreams of the Australian Hindu community a reality. And on top of that, we'll commit $2.4m to expand the work of Karma Kitchen which helps to feed homeless Aussies,' the minister continued. According to the outlet, the Sanatan School is aiming to start its first batch in 2027. It will have classes from kindergarten to year 12, and the authorities plan to educate more than 1,000 students. The school will open in Oakville, in Sydney's north-west. The land was purchased through community fundraising. The Hindu Education and Cultural Centre (HEACC) will administer the educational institution.
