Dattatreya Jayanti is an auspicious day that celebrates the birth of Lord Dattatreya. This day carries immense spiritual importance for Hindus. On the day of Margashirsha Purnima, Lord Dattatreya came into existence. This year, Dattatreya Jayanti will be observed on Thursday, December 4, 2025.

Dattatreya Jayanti: History

As per Hindu texts, Lord Dattatreya is the offspring of Anusuya and the sage Atri. Anusuya, recognised for her righteousness, undertook penance to bear a son comparable to Brahma, Vishnu, and Mahesh. Envying her, the wives of these gods questioned her virtue, urging their husbands to put her to the test. Anusuya, infuriated by their demand to be nourished in a natural form, turned the three gods into infants and breastfed them. When their spouses asked for forgiveness, A

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