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Parashurama Jayanti

Birth of Lord Parashurama, the sixth avatar of Vishnu, a warrior-sage.

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Parashurama Jayanti celebrates the birth of Lord Parashurama, the sixth avatar of Vishnu and a warrior-sage who wields an axe.

Stories behind the festival

The warrior-sage

Treta Yuga
Parashurama, the son of the sage Jamadagni, is the sixth avatar of Vishnu. Known for his battle-axe and his devotion, he is said to have rid the world of corrupt warriors twenty-one times, upholding dharma.
Bhagavata Purana

Why we celebrate

Parashurama Jayanti celebrates the birth of Lord Parashurama, the sixth avatar of Vishnu and a warrior-sage who wields an axe.
Bhagavata Purana; regional tradition

When

Parashurama Jayanti falls on the third day of the bright fortnight of Vaishakha (April-May).

Since when it is followed

The Parashurama legend belongs to the Treta Yuga.
Puranic tradition

Who celebrates / for whom

Celebrated by Hindus, especially Brahmins and in coastal regions.

Origin

The origin is the birth of Parashurama, the son of Jamadagni and Renuka, who is the sixth avatar of Vishnu.
Bhagavata Purana (Treta Yuga)

Key deities

Lord Parashurama.

How to celebrate

Take a bath, perform the Parashurama puja, and worship the axe (Parashu) in some traditions.

Rituals & offerings

Parashurama puja, recitation of his stories, and worship of the axe.

Key facts

Parashurama is also revered as a teacher of Dhanurveda (archery).
Puranic tradition