Maa Annapurna Jayanti 2025 – Maa has two very famous temples

Every year, Annapurna Jayanti 2025 is celebrated on the full moon of Margashirsha. This year, Annapurna Jayanti falls on 4 December 2025. On this day, devotees worship and fast for Goddess Annapurna, the goddess of food and wealth. Annapurna Jayanti is observed on the full moon day of the Margashirsha month. On this day, people worship Goddess Annapurna to attain happiness, prosperity, and abundance of food and wealth. Let’s know according to the Panchang when Annapurna Jayanti is and its significance.

When is Maa Annapurna Jayanti 2025

According to the Vedic Panchang, the full moon of Margashirsha month will begin on 4 December at 8:37 AM and end on 5 December at 4:43 AM. Therefore, Annapurna Jayanti will be celebrated on 4 December.

Significance of Annapurna Jayanti

Annapurna Jayanti 2025 is celebrated on the Margashirsha full moon. On this day, devotees worship Goddess Annapurna, the goddess of food and wealth. Worshipping her ensures her blessings and keeps food and wealth abundant at home. Some people also observe fasts on Annapurna Jayanti and perform rituals to pray to Goddess Annapurna for fulfilling their desires.

Who is Goddess Maa Annapurna

Goddess Annapurna is considered a form of Goddess Durga and Parvati. She is the goddess of food and prosperity. She has a deep connection with Kashi Vishwanath. A magnificent temple in Kashi allows devotees to have her darshan, fulfilling their wishes. Goddess Annapurna, in the form of Parvati, married Lord Shiva.

Maa Annapurna Temple, Kashi

This temple of Goddess Maa Annapurna is the only one in the country constructed in the shape of Shri Yantra. The goddess seated on the Shri Yantra blesses her devotees. When the corners of the temple align, Shri Yantra forms naturally.

This is why the place is considered self-manifested. Although there are many Annapurna temples in India, the one in Kashi holds unique importance. According to scriptures, Lord Shiva himself asked for alms of food from Goddess Annapurna. Devotees come from all over the country to see Lord Shiva’s silver idol offering alms to the golden form of the goddess. It is believed that treasures from the goddess’s court keep the food stores of devotees’ homes always full. The Mahant stated that the treasures and prasadam from the Shri Yantra-shaped temple hold special significance. That is why devotees line up 24 hours in advance to receive the goddess’s treasures and prasadam. In a year, devotees can see the goddess’s golden form only on four days.

Maa Annapurna Temple, Indore

The Maa Annapurna temple was built in 1959. The temple gained nationwide fame in 1975 due to the elephant gate. This temple is constructed in Dravidian architectural style. The new 81-foot-high temple has 51 pillars. Inside and outside, there are 1,250 new idols. In the sanctum sanctorum, the main idols are of Goddess Annapurna, Goddess Saraswati, and Goddess Kalika. On the spire, devotees can also see Lord Ganesha, Riddhi-Siddhi, Shubh-Labh, Ashta Lakshmi, ten Mahavidyas, 64 Yoginis, and 27 Nakshatras. This temple of Goddess Annapurna is also considered very miraculous. It is said that after having darshan here, one’s home never lacks food or wealth. Here, the goddess is worshipped in the form of Goddess Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth and abundance. On special occasions, the goddess is adorned three times.