Parshuram Jayanti – When is Parshuram Jayanti, and How to Perform the Puja?

In 2025, Parshuram Jayanti will be celebrated on April 29. According to the Hindu calendar, it falls on the third day of the Shukla Paksha in the month of Vaishakh. This day is also celebrated as Akshay Tritiya across the country. According to the Puranas and scriptures, Lord Parshuram was born during the alignment of six auspicious planets. Born to sage Jamadagni and mother Renuka, Parshuram’s birth occurred under a rare planetary conjunction, which granted him divine strength and devotion to Lord Shiva.

Lord Shiva, pleased with his penance, granted him the powerful weapon, the axe (Parshu). Many mythological tales recount Parshuram’s valor and bravery. He is also known for annihilating the entire Haihaya dynasty of the unrighteous king Sahastrabahu to avenge the murder of his father.

Parshuram Jayanti Muhurat and Puja Vidhi

Lord Parshuram, considered the sixth incarnation of Lord Vishnu, is worshipped widely on his birth anniversary. On this day, large numbers of people gather for religious events. The significance of worshipping Lord Vishnu or Lord Parshuram on this day is paramount.

As Parshuram is a devoted follower of Lord Shiva, worshipping Shiva on this day is believed to bring his blessings. Devotees rise early, bathe, and offer prayers to Lord Vishnu or Lord Shiva. Rudrabhishekam (a ritual for Lord Shiva) is of special importance on this day. Besides worship and meditation, donating and performing charitable acts on Parshuram Jayanti is said to remove the sorrows of many lifetimes.

Mantras of Parshuram:

|| Om Brahmakshatraya Vidmahe Kshatriyantaya Dhimahi, Tanno Ramah Prachodayat.

Om Jamadagnaya Vidmahe Mahaviraya Dhimahi, Tanno Parshuram Prachodayat.

When is Parshuram Jayanti?

The date of Parshuram Jayanti often causes confusion because it is celebrated according to the Hindu calendar. Since Lord Parshuram was born on Akshay Tritiya during the Pradosh period, Parshuram Jayanti will be celebrated on April 29, 2025. The celebration will begin on April 29 and continue until April 30, 2025.

Parshuram Jayanti 2025 Dates

Start Date: Akshay Tritiya, April 29, Tuesday, 2025, at 17:31 PM

End Date: Akshay Tritiya, April 30, Wednesday, 2025, at 14:12 PM

Religious acts like donations, fasting, and penance performed during this time are believed to yield eternal rewards.

The Story and Significance of Parshuram’s Birth

It is believed that Lord Parshuram was born under the alignment of six high-ranking planets, which made him a revered, powerful, and eternal figure. According to tales, he once killed his mother on his father’s command but later, through a boon, restored her life. In some stories, Lord Parshuram is known for killing 21 generations of Kshatriyas to avenge his father’s death. However, other scriptures suggest that he annihilated only the Haihaya dynasty of Kshatriyas, not all Kshatriyas, as a retaliation for the murder of his father by King Sahastrarjun’s sons.

Parshuram’s Birthplace – Janapav

According to belief, the ashram of sage Jamadagni and mother Renuka was located in the hills of Janapav in the Malwa-Nimar region of Avantika. There, Parshuram lived with his five brothers—Rukmvan, Sukhen, Vasu, Vishwavan, and Ram. Parshuram performed intense devotion to Lord Shiva, which earned him the divine weapon, the axe. This is why he came to be known as Parshuram. On Parshuram Jayanti, various religious activities are organized in Janapav, where several holy rivers, including the Chambal and Gambhir, are believed to originate.