Datta Jayanti, also known as Dattatreya Jayanti, is one of the most sacred festivals for devotees of Lord Dattatreya, the combined incarnation of Brahma, Vishnu, and Mahesh.
In 2025, Datta Jayanti falls on Thursday, 4 December 2025, making it an especially auspicious year because the festival coincides with Guruvar, the day dedicated to Gurus.
Celebrated on the Purnima of the Margashirsha month, Datta Jayanti marks the divine appearance of Bhagwan Dattatreya, the son of Rishi Atri and Mata Anusuya, and regarded as the Adi Guru of the universe.
His teachings, life stories, and the Datta Sampradaya continue to inspire millions of spiritual seekers across India.
|| दिगंबरा दिगंबरा श्रीपाद वल्लभ दिगंबरा ||
Datta Jayanti 2025 Date, Tithi & Muhurat
Datta Jayanti 2025 Date is Thursday, 4 December 2025
Tithi Timings (Margashirsha Purnima):
- Purnima Begins: 4 December, 8:38 AM
- Purnima Ends: 5 December, 4:44 AM
As per Udaya Tithi, Datta Jayanti will be celebrated on 4 December 2025.
Special Shubh Yoga in 2025
This year, Datta Jayanti falls on Guruvar, making it highly auspicious since Lord Dattatreya is revered as the Guru of all Gurus.
Worship, fasting, Parayan, Daan, Annadaan, and chanting on this Thursday Purnima are believed to yield extraordinary spiritual merit
Datta Guru Birth Time
Scriptures mention that Lord Dattatreya was born during Pradosh Kaal, in the early evening hours of Purnima.
Who is Lord Dattatreya? (Dattatreya Story & Significance)
Bhagwan Dattatreya, also called Datta, “one who is given,” is the divine son of Sage Atri and Goddess Anusuya, born by the grace of the Trimurti – Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva.
All three deities manifested into one form, creating the supreme Guru, Dattatreya, and he is usually depicted as follows:
- Three heads (symbolizing the Trimurti)
- Six hands holding divine symbols
- Four dogs representing the Vedas
- Kamandalu & Cow symbolizing purity, compassion, and duty
Lord Dattatreya taught that the universe itself is a Guru. He learned from 24 Gurus – nature, animals, elements, and worldly experiences – offering profound lessons in detachment, devotion, and self-realization.
Datta Jayanti 2025 Puja Vidhi: how to perform the pooja
Performing Datta Jayanti Puja with devotion brings peace, clarity, and spiritual upliftment. Here is the complete Datta Jayanti Puja Vidhi, incorporating traditional rituals:
Early Morning Preparations
- Wake up during Brahma Muhurata
- Bathe and clean the puja room
- Place a picture or idol of Shri Dattatreya
Main Puja
- Perform Abhishek with water, milk, panchamrut,
- Apply Ashtagandha to the idol or image
- Offer fresh flowers, durva, and yellow items
- Light a pure ghee diya, dhoop, and incense sticks
Chanting & Naamsmaran
- Perform Naam-Smaran (repeating “Digambara Digambara Shripad Vallabh Digambara”)
- Recite Datta Bavani
- Read the 16th and 18th Adhyay of Shri Guru Charitra
- Devotees may also read: Shri Guru Lilamrut, Shri Swami Charitra Saramrut and Datta Mahatmya
Aarti & Prasad
- Perform Shri Datta Aarti
- Distribute prasad to family and visitors
Naivedya (Offerings to Dattatreya)
The most traditional naivedya is Puran Poli, however devotees may also offer yellow fruits like bananas and sweets like laddoos, pedhas, kesar halwa and other ghee rich sweets.
Worship done on this day is believed to cure mental stress, increase focus, remove obstacles, and bless devotees with peace.
Datta Jayanti Parayan (Guru Charitra Parayan Ritual)
Many devotees observe a 7-day Parayan of the Guru Charitra, culminating on Datta Jayanti.
How Parayan is Observed
- Parayan usually starts 7 days before Purnima
- Devotees follow certain discipline (Niyam) like Satvik food, Brahmacharya, Waking up early, and avoiding incorrect behaviour
- Devotees may read – complete Guru Charitra, Shri Guru Lilamrut, and Swami Charitra Saramrut
Parayan Samaapti (conclusion) on the day of Datta Jayanti (Margashirsha Purnima)
- A married couple is invited and honoured
- They are served a special festive meal
- A cow is offered naivedya
- A Brahmin is offered food and dakshina
- Devotees perform annadan at Datta temples
This ritual is believed to bring prosperity, protection, and Guru Krupa into the home.
Audumbar Tree & Pradakshina (Benefits & Spiritual Meaning)
The Audumbara (Umbar) tree is deeply connected to the Datta Sampradaya.
Scriptures say that Shri Nrisinha Saraswati Maharaj, the second avatar of Dattatreya, resides spiritually at the base of the Audumbara tree.
The Audumbar tree also known as the cluster fig tree or Indian fig tree is a highly revered tree in Hinduism especially by devotees of Bhagwan Dattatreya.
Benefits of Audumbar Pradakshina
- Calms the restless mind
- Improves focus and concentration
- Strengthens one’s spiritual path
- Helps overcome stress and negative thoughts
- Grants blessings of Lord Dattatreya
It is believed that:
“Feeding even one Brahmin under the Audumber tree equals feeding multiple Brahmins elsewhere.”
Performing Pradakshina with devotion, chanting the name of Datta, is considered extremely auspicious during the Margashirsha Purnima.
How Datta Jayanti is Celebrated Across India
Maharashtra
Major celebrations take place at:
- Narsobachi Wadi (Kolhapur)
- Audumbar (Sangli)
- Devgad Datta Mandir (Pune)
- Mahur (Nanded) – birthplace of Mata Anusuya
- Pardi & Akola regions
Karnataka
- Ganagapur Dattatreya Temple
Devotees perform Nadi Puja, Bhasma Puja, and pradakshina.
Telangana & Andhra
- Pithapuram, birthplace of Shripad Shri Vallabh
Goa & Gujarat
Small yet powerful Datta shrines hold special parayans and bhajani dindis.
Datta Jayanti Rangoli, Decorations & Images
Decorating the home entrance with Datta Jayanti Rangoli is a popular tradition, especially in Maharashtra and Karnataka.
You may create rangoli with symbols like:
- “ॐ श्री दत्ताय नमः”
- Cow and van
- Trimurti-inspired motifs
- Deep (lamp) patterns
Datta Jayanti Wishes in Marathi (2025)
- “श्री दत्त जयन्तीच्या हार्दिक शुभेच्छा! दत्तगुरूंचे कृपाशिर्वाद तुमच्या जीवनात सदैव राहो.”
- “दिगंबरा दिगंबरा श्रीपाद वल्लभ दिगंबरा! दत्त जयंती मंगलमय होवो.”
- “श्री दत्तात्रेय महाराजांच्या कृपेने आपल्या जीवनात शांती, समाधान व आनंद नांदो.”
- “गुरू कृपेने सर्व मनोकामना पूर्ण होवोत. दत्त जयंतीच्या शुभेच्छा.”
- “दत्तागुरूंच्या स्मरणाने सर्व संकटे दूर होवोत. जय गुरूदेव!”
Datta Jayanti Dates (2022-2026 Timeline)
Here is a list of Datta Jayanti dates from previous years till next year 2026.
- Datta Jayanti 2022 : 7 December
- Datta Jayanti 2023 : 26 December
- Datta Jayanti 2024 : 15 December
- Datta Jayanti 2025 : 4 December 2025
- Datta Jayanti 2026 : 24 December 2026
Datta Jayanti 2025 is a powerful spiritual day, especially falling on Guruvar, the most sacred weekday for Guru worship.
By performing puja, naam-smaran, parayan, annadan, and Audumbar Pradakshina, devotees receive the divine blessings of Lord Dattatreya, the eternal Guru who teaches the path to inner peace, focus, and liberation.
May Bhagwan Dattatreya shower his grace on you and your family.
|| दिगंबरा दिगंबरा श्रीपाद वल्लभ दिगंबरा ||
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Dattatreya Jayanti FAQs
When is Datta Jayanti 2025?
Datta Jayanti 2025 will be celebrated on Thursday, 4 December, the Margashirsha Purnima. Purnima begins at 8:38 AM on 4 Dec and ends at 4:44 AM on 5 Dec.
Why is Datta Jayanti celebrated?
Datta Jayanti marks the birth of Lord Dattatreya, the combined incarnation of Brahma, Vishnu and Mahesh, born to Rishi Atri and Mata Anusuya. It is an important festival for the Datta Sampradaya.
How to perform Datta Jayanti Puja at home?
Devotees perform abhishek, apply ashtagandha, offer flowers, light a ghee diya, chant Datta Bavani, read Guru Charitra (16th & 18th chapters), and conclude with Aarti and naivedya like Puran Poli.
What is the significance of the Audumbar tree on Datta Jayanti?
The Audumbar tree is sacred because Shri Nrisinha Saraswati is believed to reside beneath it. Pradakshina of the Audumbar tree is said to calm the mind, improve focus and bring Datta Guru’s blessings.
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