Varaha Jayanti 2025: Celebrating the Cosmic Boar's Divine Rescue of Earth

Every year, the Hindu calendar marks a truly extraordinary day: Varaha Jayanti. This auspicious occasion celebrates the divine manifestation of Lord Vishnu as Varaha, the mighty cosmic boar, who undertook one of the most heroic acts in Hindu mythology – rescuing Mother Earth from the clutches of a formidable demon and restoring cosmic order.

In 2025, devotees worldwide will once again immerse themselves in the profound significance of this day, recalling Vishnu’s immense power and his unwavering commitment to protecting creation.

Varaha Jayanti is observed on the third day (Tritiya Tithi) of the bright half (Shukla Paksha) of the Bhadrapada month.

For the year 2025, this sacred day falls on Thursday, September 5th. The Tritiya Tithi is observed from 08:33 PM on September 4, 2025, to 05:46 PM on September 5, 2025. Devotees typically perform their rituals and prayers throughout the daylight hours of September 5th, seeking blessings and reflecting on the divine narrative.

The story of Lord Varaha is a cornerstone of the Dashavatara (ten incarnations of Vishnu) and embodies the principle of divine intervention when creation faces existential threat.

Legend has it that the tyrannical demon Hiranyaksha, empowered by boons, had mercilessly dragged Bhudevi (Mother Earth) to the depths of the primordial cosmic ocean. Plunged into darkness and despair, Earth cried out for salvation, and the Devas, helpless against Hiranyaksha's might, appealed to Lord Vishnu.

Responding to the desperate pleas, Lord Vishnu, the preserver of the universe, assumed the magnificent form of Varaha – a colossal boar with a powerful snout, sharp tusks, and an indomitable spirit.

This awe-inspiring avatar descended into the abyssal waters, locating Bhudevi. A fierce and epic battle ensued between Varaha and Hiranyaksha, a conflict that reverberated through the cosmos. After a prolonged and intense struggle, Lord Varaha vanquished the demon, fulfilling his divine purpose.

With Hiranyaksha defeated, Lord Varaha gently lifted Mother Earth from the murky depths, carrying her triumphantly on his mighty tusks.

He then placed her back in her rightful orbit, restoring balance and prosperity to the universe. This act of profound compassion and strength symbolizes the triumph of good over evil, the unwavering support of the divine for creation, and the restoration of Dharma.

The significance of Varaha Jayanti extends far beyond the mythological narrative.

It serves as a powerful reminder that even in the darkest of times, divine grace is always present to restore order and protect righteousness. Devotees on this day often observe a fast, perform elaborate pujas (worship rituals) to Lord Varaha and Lord Vishnu, offer special prayers, and recite Vedic hymns.

Temples dedicated to Vishnu or Varaha witness special ceremonies, with idols adorned and offerings made to express gratitude and seek blessings for protection and prosperity.

As Varaha Jayanti approaches in 2025, it invites us to reflect on the eternal struggle between good and evil, and the ultimate victory of divine will.

It's a day to reaffirm faith in the preserver of the universe and to seek strength and courage to overcome life's challenges, just as Lord Varaha overcame the cosmic darkness to bring light and life back to Earth.