Some festivals remind us of stories, while others awaken the very soul of creation. Bhuvaneshwari Jayanti belongs to the latter. It is a moment when the universal mother, Adi Shakti herself, is honoured in her majestic form as Goddess Bhuvaneshwari, the queen of the cosmos. She is both gentle and fierce, compassionate yet immensely powerful, a force that embodies the rhythm of the entire universe. On this day, devotees connect with the goddess who is said to exist not only as a divine being but as the essence of the world around us: every river, tree, mountain, and heartbeat.

Bhuvaneshwari Jayanti 2025 Date and Time

In 2025, Bhuvaneshwari Jayanti will be observed on September 4, Thursday.

Dwadashi Tithi Begins: 04:21 am on September 4, 2025

Dwadashi Tithi Ends: 04:08 am on September 5, 2025

This sacred timing aligns with the Bhadrapada Shukla Dwadashi, a day traditionally dedicated to invoking the blessings of the goddess.

Who is Goddess Bhuvaneshwari?

Goddess Bhuvaneshwari is revered as the fourth Mahavidya among the ten great wisdom goddesses in Hindu tradition. She is the Shakti of Bhuvaneshwar Rudra, symbolising both creation and dissolution. In scriptures such as the Devi Purana and Mahanirvana Tantra, she is described as the original cosmic energy, Adi Shakti, present in everything we see and experience. She grants fearlessness, wisdom, prosperity, and progeny to her devotees, and is addressed by many names, including Vama, Jyestha, Raudri, Shatakshi, and Shakambhari Devi.

Residing in Mani Dvipa, she is seen as the presiding deity of the entire cosmos. Her form is striking: one face, three eyes, and four hands. Two hands bless devotees with protection and grace, while the other two destroy negativity and demonic forces. Her dark complexion radiates cosmic power, her nails reflect the vast universe, and the moon crowns her head as a mark of her supreme divinity.

Legends of Bhuvaneshwari Jayanti

According to the Devi Bhagwat Purana, there was once a demon named Durgam who tormented gods and humans alike. Seeking relief, the gods and sages prayed to Goddess Bhuvaneshwari in the Himalayas. Moved by their devotion, the goddess appeared with a lotus, arrows, and sacred offerings. She wept tears of compassion, and from her eyes flowed streams of water that filled rivers, seas, and nourished all of nature. With her immense strength, she defeated Durgam and freed the world from suffering. From that day, she was also worshipped as Durga, the invincible one, and her Jayanti became a celebration of both protection and compassion.

Rituals of Bhuvaneshwari Jayanti

Devotees mark this day with both grandeur and simplicity, depending on where they are. Whether at temples or at home, the essence remains the same: devotion and surrender.

Key rituals include:

Guru Vandana and Puja: Honouring the spiritual teacher before beginning the worship.

Cow Worship: a sacred symbol of nourishment and life. Begin with Guru Vandana by chanting the Gayatri Mantra, or listen to the guided version on AstroSure.ai for deeper resonance.

Abhishek (Anointing the Goddess) with water, milk, and honey.

Alankaram (Adorning the Goddess) with flowers, kumkum, sandalwood, and new clothes.

Ganesh and Navagraha Puja: For blessings of wisdom and planetary balance.

Recitation of Bhuvaneshwari Mool Mantra & Maha Poojan Yagya: The heart of the rituals.

Deep Daan (Lamp Offering): Symbolising light over darkness.

Kanya Bhoj (Feeding young girls): Girls under ten are worshipped as living embodiments of the goddess, honoured with food, clothes, and gifts.

Prasad Distribution: Sharing the blessings with all.

At home, devotees can keep the worship simple: offering red flowers, rice, sandalwood, and Rudraksha to the goddess, reciting her mantra, and meditating on her form.

Significance of Bhuvaneshwari Jayanti

The meaning of Bhuvaneshwari itself is ‘Queen of the Universe.’ It is believed that the goddess descends to earth on this day, blessing her devotees with courage, wealth, knowledge, and ultimately, liberation. 

• She represents Om Shakti, the primordial vibration that sustains life.

• She is the gentle mother of nature, nurturing every creature while holding the power to destroy evil.

• Worshipping her on this day is said to remove obstacles, bring good fortune, and awaken deep spiritual wisdom.

• The day is especially significant for seekers of tantra, as scriptures mention that seven crore mantras are devoted to her worship, and even the greatest scholars bow to her.

Temples Dedicated to Bhuvaneshwari

While her energy pervades the universe, there are temples where devotees feel her presence most powerfully:

• Pudukkottai, Tamil Nadu: Bhuvaneshwari Devi temple.

• Jagannath Temple, Puri, Odisha: Devi Subhadra is worshipped as Bhuvaneshwari.

• Cuttack Chandi Temple, Odisha.

• Bhuvaneshwari Mata, Gondal, Gujarat.

• Kamakhya Temple, Assam.

• Churakkodu, Kerala.

• Mathura, Uttar Pradesh: Near Krishna Janmabhoomi.

• Shetra Audumbar, Maharashtra.

Bhuvaneshwari Jayanti is not just about worshipping a goddess; it is about reconnecting with the universal mother who exists in every particle of creation. She is the rhythm of the rivers, the calm of the mountains, and the light within every heart. By celebrating her, devotees not only seek blessings but also remind themselves of their inseparable bond with nature and the cosmos. 

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