April 26, 2026Sunday Dwadashi
๐ช Parashurama Dwadashi 2026 โ Completion of the Akshaya Tritiya Cycle
Sunday April 26, 2026 โ 12th day of Parashurama Jayanti. Union of Vedic discipline and solar valor. Puja on this day strengthens new beginnings.
๐ช Parashurama โ Warrior-Brahmin, 6th Vishnu Avatar
Parashurama is the sixth avatar of Vishnu who is still alive (Chiranjeevi). Son of sage Bhrigu, Parashurama freed the earth from tyrannical Kshatriyas 21 times. He symbolizes "Veda-Shastra" โ the union of knowledge and valor. Parashurama Jayanti falls on Akshaya Tritiya itself โ making Dwadashi (the 12th day) the conclusion and stabilization of that energy.
๐ Why This Sunday Is Special
1
Dwadashi = 12th Day
Count from Akshaya Tritiya โ the 12th day is the closing day of Parashurama energy
2
Sunday + Dwadashi
Surya (Sunday) + Parashurama (Solar lineage Guru) โ double warrior-brahmin power
3
Stabilize New Beginnings
Whatever was started until April 26 gets established on a "strong foundation" this day
๐๏ธ Parashurama Gayatri Mantra
Om Jamadagnyaya Vidmahe Mahaveeraya Dhimahi | Tanno Parashuramaแธฅ Prachodayat ||
๐ฟ Puja Materials
Parashu (axe) image
Picture of Parashurama or axe symbol in puja
Red flowers
Red flowers are especially dear to Parashurama
Copper vessel
For Surya Arghya offering
Wheat
Wheat bhog and donation for Parashurama
Ghee lamp
In east or north direction
โ Puja Method โ 5 Steps
โ Parashurama Dwadashi Checklist
0/5- After morning bath, set up puja in east directionPlace Parashurama image alongside Surya image
- Arrange red flowers, wheat, ghee lamp โ puja materials
- Chant Parashurama Gayatri mantra 108 times
- Offer Arghya to Sun with copper vessel โ Om Ghrini Suryaya Namah
- Donate wheat โ to a Brahmin or templeThis completes the Akshaya Tritiya cycle