Annapurna Jayanti 2021: Why did Lord Shiva take alms from Mother Annapurna? Know- Annapurna Jayanti date and worship method

 

Annapurna Jayanti 2021: There is a law to worship Lord Vishnu on the full moon day of Margashirsh month, while Annapurna Jayanti is also celebrated on this day. It is believed that by worshiping Mother Annapurna on this day, there is never any shortage of food and drink in the house. The house is always full of happiness and wealth. According to the legend, once Lord Shiva also took alms of food from Mother Annapurna. This year Annapurna Jayanti is being celebrated on 19th December, the day of the full moon day.

On the full moon day of Margashirsh month, there is a law to worship the Annapurna form of Mother Bhagwati. It is believed that all the creatures in the world get food only with the blessings of Mother Annapurna. On the day of Annapurna Jayanti, the devotee who observes a fast with a sincere heart and worships according to law, there is never any shortage of food and drink in his house and his house is always full of happiness and wealth. According to the legend, once to save the life of mankind on earth, Shiva also took alms of food from Mother Annapurna. Read the mythological story here, know which method to worship Mother Annapurna?

Mythology (Annapurna Jayanti 2021 Katha)

According to legend, once there was a drought on the earth. The land became barren. There was a crisis of life due to non-production of crops, fruits etc. Then Lord Shiva took the form of a beggar for the welfare of the earthlings and Mother Parvati took the incarnation of Mother Annapurna. After this Lord Shiva asked for food in alms from mother Annapurna. Taking this food, Lord Shiva went to the earth and distributed it among all the living beings. After this, once again there was wealth on the earth. Since then, the legislation to celebrate Annapurna Jayanti on the full moon day of Margashirsha month started.

Annapurna Jayanti Puja Vidhi (Annapurna Jayanti 2021 Puja Vidhi)

On this day, after retiring from bath etc., clean the kitchen. After this sanctify the whole house and the kitchen with Ganga water. Worship the gas, stove etc. and worship Mother Annapurna. On this day, worship the cooking stove with turmeric, kumkum, rice, flowers, incense and lamp. Worship Goddess Parvati and Lord Shiva by bringing an idol or picture in the kitchen itself. During this, pray to Lord Shiva and Mother Annapurna that there should never be any shortage of food in your house.

Must do this work on the day of Annapurna Jayanti  

Especially on this day we should not disrespect food. Apart from this, it is believed that by worshiping kitchen, gas, stove, etc. on this day, there is never any shortage of money and food grains in the house and the grace of Annapurna Devi always remains at home. Mother Annapurna is worshiped on the day of Annapurna Jayanti and special importance has been given to charity on this day. On this day, the women of the house make offerings of rice and sweets on the stove and light a ghee lamp. On Annapurna Jayanti one should take food without salt.