Mahavidya Jayanti • April 24 2026
Bagalamukhi Jayanti 2026
Maa Bagalamukhi — the 8th of the 10 Mahavidyas — holds the power to paralyse enemies. April 24 2026 is her Jayanti, coinciding with Guru Pushya Nakshatra and Masik Durgashtami — a rare and powerful combination.
Durgashtami Coincidence
April 24 2026 is also Masik Durgashtami — so also perform Kanya Puja and Durga Chalisa recitation. Worshipping both Bagalamukhi and Durga together gives double the merit.
Puja Samagri
☑ Puja Samagri Checklist
0/8- Haldi Mala — 108-bead turmeric rosary
- Yellow cloth — for the puja altar
- Turmeric — both raw and powder
- Yellow flowers — marigold or sunflower
- Ghee lamp — with neem wood
- Yellow sweets — besan ladoo or halwa
- Neem leaves — for enemy removal
- Panchamrit — milk, curd, ghee, honey, sugar
Jayanti Puja Vidhi
Pre-Dawn Bath
Sunrise 5-6 AMBathe before sunrise. Wear yellow clothes.
Altar Setup
Morning 6 AMInstall Maa Bagalamukhi's image or yantra on yellow cloth. Draw swastika with turmeric.
Panchamrit Abhishek
6:30 AMAnoint the image with panchamrit saying "Om Hlim Bagalamukhi".
Turmeric Offering
7 AMOffer haldi mala and yellow flowers. Adorn Maa with turmeric.
Mantra Chanting
7-8 AM"Om Hlim Bagalamukhi Sarvadushṭanam Vacham Mukham Padam Stambhaya Jihvam Kilaya Buddhim Vinashaya Hlim Om Svaha" — 108 times.
Naivedya
8 AMOffer yellow sweets (besan halwa/ladoo). Also give prasad to girls due to Durgashtami.
Aarti
ClosingPerform Maa Bagalamukhi aarti. Burn neem leaves.
Bagalamukhi Mool Mantra
ॐ ह्लीं बगलामुखी सर्वदुष्टानां
वाचं मुखं पदं स्तम्भय
जिह्वां कीलय बुद्धिं विनाशय
ह्लीं ॐ स्वाहा
108 times — on haldi mala
Frequently Asked Questions
What is “Bagalamukhi Jayanti” and when is it observed?
It explains bagalamukhi jayanti — the occasion, the deity or planet it honours, and where it falls in the Hindu calendar. The exact date follows the Vedic Panchang and shifts each year, so VedKosh gives the current date along with the vidhi.
How is “Bagalamukhi Jayanti” observed?
Observance typically involves a vrat (fast), puja of the presiding deity, and traditional rituals done after a morning bath with shraddha. The page sets out the step-by-step vidhi, the items needed, and the auspicious time where relevant.
What is the significance of “Bagalamukhi Jayanti”?
It is traditionally observed to seek the blessings of the associated deity — for well-being, removal of obstacles, or fulfilment of vows. The page explains the scriptural and devotional significance so the observance is meaningful, not merely ritual.
Updated for 2026
