# Observance of Varaha Jayanti in India

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/observance-of-varaha-jayanti-in-india
> Updated: 2026-09-13T02:20:32.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

Varaha Jayanti, a Hindu festival celebrating the third avatar of Lord Vishnu, is observed on September 13, 2026. The festival commemorates the deity assuming the form of a boar to rescue the Earth from the demon Hiranyaksha and restore cosmic balance.

Devotees observe the day through rituals such as fasting, prayers, bathing, and chanting the mantra ‘Om Varahaya Namah’. Various Indian political leaders, including Union Minister Nitin Gadkari and Chief Ministers from Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and Rajasthan, issued greetings to mark the occasion, highlighting the deity as a symbol of righteousness and the protection of creation.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-13: Indian leaders celebrate Lord Varaha Jayanti

Indian political leaders, including Nitin Gadkari and Yogi Adityanath, issued greetings to celebrate the birth anniversary of Lord Varaha, the third avatar of Lord Vishnu.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/indian-leaders-celebrate-lord-varaha-jayanti

### 2026-09-12: Varaha Jayanti 2026: Significance and observance of Lord Vishnu's third avatar

Varaha Jayanti will be observed on September 13, 2026, marking the appearance of Lord Vishnu's Varaha avatar, who rescued the Earth from the demon Hiranyaksha.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/varaha-jayanti-2026-significance-and-observance-of-lord-vishnus-third-avatar

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