Aanpurna Jayanti Pooja Samagri/KIT by IndianJadiBooti

Kit contains: a poster of Maa Annapurna, kumkum, dhoop, kalawa, agarbatti, rice grains (akshat), diya, pooja batti, honey, two Anant dhaga threads, batase sweets, perfume (itar), Gangajal, red cloth (lal kapda), sindoor, beauty items (shringar), kalash, Gangajal, rose water (gulab jal), betel nut (supari), cloves (laung), cardamom (elachi), and camphor (kapoor).

This day marks the birth anniversary of Goddess Annapurna, the deity of nourishment.

Goddess Annapurna is recognized as an incarnation of Goddess Parvati.

Annapurna Jayanti is observed on the full moon day of the Margashirsha month according to the traditional Hindu calendar.

Hindu devotees honor Goddess Annapurna on this day with deep devotion and dedication. Women often keep a strict fast to appease Goddess Annapurna and seek her divine blessings. When mankind faced a scarcity of food, Mother Parvati incarnated as Annapurna to alleviate the crisis. The celebration of Annapurna Jayanti underscores the significance of food in our lives. Maintaining kitchen cleanliness and proper food usage is imperative on this day.

Mother Parvati, in the form of Annapurna, resolved the food crisis when humanity had nothing to eat. Annapurna Jayanti emphasizes the role of food in human life. On this day, ensuring the kitchen's cleanliness and the proper utilization of food is crucial. The idol of Maa Annapurna can be placed either in the household's pooja room/temple or within the kitchen. If placed in the kitchen, it should be positioned in the northeast corner facing west, while the person offering prayers faces east.