Lord Dattatreya is regarded as a divine manifestation of the Trimurti—Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva—and is venerated as both a deity and a guru. Known as ‘Shri Gurudevdutt’ among his devotees, he is celebrated for promoting the ideals of social equality and fraternity.
According to the Shrimad Bhagavata, Dattatreya gained wisdom from 24 Gurus, and his teachings gave rise to the Datta sect. His devotees believe that performing puja on Margashirsha Purnima fulfils their desires and offers immense spiritual benefits.
Datta Jayanti date
Date: Saturday, December 14, 2024
Purnima tithi: Begins at 4:58 pm on December 14 and ends at 2:31 pm on December 15
Temples dedicated to Shri Dattatreya, especially in Karnataka, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, and Gujarat, host elaborate celebrations. The Shri Gurucharitra is recited over seven days leading up to the festival, and some temples, like Manik Prabhu Temple, observe week-long festivities.
Fasting is a significant practice on this day. Devotees avoid tamasic foods like meat, onions, and garlic, and consume only sattvic foods like fruits and milk. Some observe a Nirjala Vrat, fasting without food or water, to deepen their devotion and spiritual focus.
Lord Dattatreya was born to Sage Atri and his virtuous wife, Anasuya, who performed penance to have a son embodying the qualities of Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva. A legend recounts how the three deities, disguised as sages, tested Anasuya’s virtue. Through her unwavering devotion and wisdom, she transformed them into infants and later merged them into a single child, Dattatreya, who embodied the Trimurti’s powers.
Lord Dattatreya is depicted with three heads and six arms, carrying the Shankha, Chakra, Gada, Trishul, Kamandal, and a begging bowl, representing the divine attributes of the Trimurti. He is widely worshipped across India, especially in Southern states and Maharashtra, where temples host grand celebrations for Dattatreya Jayanti. Devotees believe that sincere prayers to Shri Datta on this day can fulfil their wishes and lead them to spiritual enlightenment.
Whether you wish to share devotional quotes, set a meaningful status, or enjoy serene photos of Lord Dattatreya, this article offers a perfect collection for your 2024 celebrations.
Shree Datta Jayanti quotes in Marathi
Here are quotes for Shree Datta Jayanti in Marathi:
“Shree Gurudev Datt! Tumhala Shree Datta Jayantichya shubhechha!”
“Shree Datta Maharajachya krupene tumcha jeevan samruddh hovo!”
“Datta Jayantichya shubha sandhivar Shree Dattachya charanasi vandan!”
“Shree Datta Maharaj tumhala shanti, samadhan ani yash devot!”
“Shree Gurudev Dattacha ashirwad tumcha jeevan prakashe bharun dovo!”
“Datta Jayanticha divas tumchya jeevanala navi shakti ani unnati devot!”
“Shree Datta Maharajachya charanashi prarthana, sarva dukh nivara hovo!”
“Shree Dattaguru tumhala sadbodh ani satkarma karnyachi shakti devot!”
“Datta Jayantichya pavitra diwasachya tumhala shubhechha!”
“Shree Gurudev Datt! Tumcha ashirwad sarva vyathanna samapto devot!”
“Shree Datta Maharajachya ananta krupa tumchya jeevanavar hovo!”
“Datta Jayanti tumchya jeevanala prabuddhata ani samadhan devot!”
“Shree Datta Maharaj tumhala yashasvi banavot ani dukh nivarto!”
“Shree Gurudev Datt tumhala satpathechi prerna devot!”
“Shree Datta Jayantichya subhashircha, tumhi hamesha harshit raha!”
“Shree Dattaguru tumhala samruddhata ani yash devot!”
“Shree Datta Maharajachya bhaktit sarva sankat nashavot!”
“Datta Jayanti tumhala shakti ani utsah devot!”
“Shree Gurudev Datt tumchya ichcha purti karun tumhala prasann karot!”
“Datta Jayanticha ha divas tumchya kalyanacha hovo!”
These quotes reflect devotion, peace, and blessings associated with Shree Datta Jayanti.