Vamana Jayanti marks the appearance of Lord Vishnu's fifth avatar

Vamana Jayanti, also known as Vamana Dwadashi, is observed on September 23, 2026, to commemorate the appearance of Lord Vishnu in his fifth avatar, the dwarf Brahmin known as Vamana.

The festival falls on Shukla Paksha Dwadashi of the Bhadrapada month. Devotees mark the occasion through fasting, prayers, and puja. The day celebrates the incarnation of Lord Vishnu, who appeared as the son of Kaśyapa and Aditi.

According to traditional accounts, the Vamana avatar visited the sacrificial arena of King Bali. During this encounter, Vamana requested three paces of land as charity. The narrative highlights the significance of the avatar's appearance and its impact on the sages and the king.