“Lalita Jayanti” is a sacred festival that celebrates Goddess Lalita Tripura Sundari, one of the most revered forms of the Divine Mother in Hinduism. She is worshipped as the Supreme Shakti, the universal energy that creates, sustains, and dissolves the cosmos. This auspicious day falls on the full moon (Purnima) of the Magha month (January–February) and is observed with grand rituals, prayers, and spiritual practices by devotees across India and beyond.
In 2025, Lalita Jayanti will be celebrated on February 12.
As per “Drik Panchang”, the “tithi” for “Lalita Jayanti” in 2025 is as follows:
This sacred occasion will see temples and homes adorned with flowers, lamps, and the divine presence of the goddess through elaborate pujas and recitations of her hymns.
Goddess Lalita, also known as Tripura Sundari, Shodashi, and Rajarajeshwari, is one of the Dash Mahavidyas, the ten wisdom goddesses in Hindu tantra. She is regarded as the embodiment of beauty, knowledge, power, and supreme consciousness. She represents the cosmic energy that governs everything in existence, from the movement of galaxies to the subtle workings of the human soul.
The name Lalita means "the playful one", indicating her divine grace and joy. She is called Tripura Sundari because she is the most beautiful in all three worlds—earth, heaven, and the underworld. Her name ‘Shodashi’ refers to her eternal youthfulness, symbolizing the ever-renewing energy of creation. As ‘Rajarajeshwari’, she reigns as the Queen of the Universe, ruling over all forms of existence.
In her divine form, Goddess Lalita is depicted as a sixteen-year-old maiden with a radiant golden complexion, exuding a mesmerizing aura of grace and power. She has four arms, in which she holds a sugarcane bow, five arrows made of flowers, a noose, and a goad. The sugarcane bow represents the mind, and the five arrows symbolize the five senses, signifying that she governs perception and desire. The noose and goad represent her ability to bind and liberate souls from material illusions.
She is seated on a lotus, symbolizing purity and enlightenment, and her throne is formed by the bodies of Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva, and Rudra, signifying that even the greatest gods derive their power from her.
A significant aspect of her worship is the Shri Yantra, a sacred geometric diagram consisting of nine interlocking triangles that form 43 smaller triangles, representing the union of Shiva (pure consciousness) and Shakti (divine energy). Meditating upon the Shri Yantra is said to bring prosperity, wisdom, and spiritual enlightenment.
The most well-known legend associated with Goddess Lalita is her battle against the demon Bhandasura, as described in the Brahmanda Purana and Lalita Sahasranama.
After Lord Shiva burnt Kamadeva (the god of love and desire) to ashes, his wife Rati, overwhelmed with grief, prayed for his revival. Lord Vishnu prophesied that Kamadeva would be reborn as Bhandasura, a mighty demon. Through intense penance, Bhandasura received a boon from Lord Brahma that made him nearly invincible. Drunk with power, he began to terrorize the gods and sages, disrupting cosmic balance.
To restore harmony, the gods performed a grand yajna (fire ritual), from which Goddess Lalita Tripura Sundari emerged in her full divine form, surrounded by an army of powerful goddesses. She rode into battle on her divine chariot, Sri Chakra, and, after a fierce war, destroyed Bhandasura and his demonic forces, bringing peace back to the universe.
This story signifies the triumph of divine wisdom over ignorance, love over hatred, and spiritual liberation over material bondage.
“Lalita Jayanti” is not just a celebration but a deeply spiritual occasion that reminds devotees of the power of divine grace and inner awakening. In Shakta traditions, where Goddess worship is central, Lalita is considered the Adi Shakti, the supreme energy that sustains everything. She is the force behind Kundalini awakening, leading a seeker to self-realization and liberation (moksha).
Worshiping Goddess Lalita is believed to bestow beauty, wisdom, prosperity, and spiritual enlightenment. Her devotees often follow the Shri Vidya tradition, a path of sacred knowledge that teaches mantra sadhana (chanting sacred syllables), meditation on the Shri Yantra, and the practice of inner devotion.
On “Lalita Jayanti”, devotees wake up early, take a holy bath, and prepare for the grand worship of the goddess. Temples dedicated to Lalita Tripura Sundari, especially in South India and the Himalayan regions, witness elaborate pujas, homas (fire offerings), and recitations of the Lalita Sahasranama, a thousand-name hymn that glorifies her divine qualities.
Devotees offer red flowers, kumkum (vermillion), sandalwood paste, fruits, and sweets, all of which symbolize beauty, prosperity, and devotion. The ritual also includes Abhishekam (ceremonial bathing of the idol) with milk, honey, ghee, and rosewater, signifying purification and divine blessings.
Fasting is commonly observed on this day, with devotees breaking it only after completing the puja. Meditating on the Shri Yantra and chanting Lalita Sahasranama or Lalita Trishati (300 names of the goddess) is believed to remove obstacles and bestow divine grace.
Beyond the external rituals, “Lalita Jayanti”carries a profound spiritual message. Goddess Lalita represents the kundalini energy lying dormant within every being. Her worship symbolizes the awakening of this inner power, leading to self-realization and divine bliss.
The battle against Bhandasura is an allegory for the inner struggle against ignorance, ego, and negativity. Just as Goddess Lalita destroys the demon, she also removes illusions and limitations from the devotee’s mind, helping them attain higher wisdom and divine consciousness.
By celebrating “Lalita Jayanti”devotees are reminded that spiritual awakening is not a distant goal but a reality accessible through devotion, self-discipline, and divine grace.
“Lalita Jayanti” is a day of devotion, divine grace, and spiritual enlightenment. It is an opportunity to connect with the supreme goddess and seek her blessings for wisdom, prosperity, and liberation. Whether through rituals, meditation, mantra chanting, or inner contemplation, devotees experience the presence of Goddess Lalita Tripura Sundari as the guiding force of their lives.
By invoking her energy, one can transcend worldly limitations and enter a state of eternal joy, wisdom, and divine love.
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