Dattatreya Puja, for Lord Dattatreya (Datta Puja, Dattatreya Jayanti Puja)
- 1.5 to 2 hours
- At home or online
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About this puja
- Worship of Lord Dattatreya, in whom Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva are honoured together as the Adi Guru, traditionally offered on Thursdays and Datta Jayanti.
- Experienced Pandit familiar with Datta worship
- Sankalp in your family's name and gotra
- Guidance on samagri and preparation
- Stotra or Guru Charitra path and aarti as per tradition
Also known as: Datta Puja, Dattatreya Jayanti Puja, Guru Datta Puja
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Puja details
- Deity
- Lord Dattatreya
- Category
- Deity Pujas
- Duration
- 1.5 to 2 hours
- Mode
- At home or online
- Starting dakshina
- On WhatsApp
- Also known as
- Datta Puja, Dattatreya Jayanti Puja, Guru Datta Puja
What is Dattatreya Puja?
Dattatreya Puja is the worship of Lord Dattatreya, the son of Sage Atri and Anasuya, in whom the three deities Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva are honoured together. He is revered as the Adi Guru, the first teacher, and is usually shown with three faces, accompanied by a cow and four dogs.
Devotion to Datta is especially strong in Maharashtra, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, with important centres at Ganagapur in Karnataka and Pithapuram in Andhra Pradesh. Thursdays, the day of the guru, and Datta Jayanti on Margashirsha Purnima are the most important days for his worship.
The vidhi usually includes Ganesh Pujan, invocation of the Lord, shodashopachara offerings, recitation of Datta stotras or chapters of the Guru Charitra, and aarti. Many families also perform a Guru Charitra parayana over seven days.
Significance
The Puranas describe Dattatreya as having learned from twenty four teachers found in nature, from the earth and the sky to the bee and the child. His story teaches that wisdom can be found everywhere by one who is willing to learn.
The cow at his side is often understood as the earth and dharma, and the four dogs as the four Vedas.
वक्रतुण्ड महाकाय सूर्यकोटि समप्रभ।
निर्विघ्नं कुरु मे देव सर्वकार्येषु सर्वदा॥
Who and when to perform
Who performs it
- Families who follow the Datta sampradaya
- Devotees observing Datta Jayanti
- Students and seekers who wish to honour the guru principle
- Families wishing to hold a Guru Charitra parayana
When to perform
- Datta Jayanti, on Margashirsha Purnima
- Thursdays, the day associated with the guru
- Guru Purnima
- On a muhurat suggested by the Pandit
Traditionally associated with
- Traditionally performed to seek the guidance and blessings of the Adi Guru
- Devotees associate Datta's worship with wisdom, humility and inner steadiness
- Believed to bring harmony to the family
- A meaningful way to honour the guru tradition
These are traditional beliefs associated with the ritual. Pujas are acts of devotion and are not a substitute for medical, financial or professional advice.
How Dattatreya Puja is performed
- 1PreparationAn altar is set with an image of Lord Dattatreya or his padukas, a kalash, lamps and flowers.
- 2Ganesh Pujan and sankalpThe puja begins with Ganesh Pujan and a sankalp in the family's name and gotra.
- 3Shodashopachara pujaThe sixteen traditional offerings are made, with tulsi, bel leaves and white flowers.
- 4PathDatta stotras, the Datta Bavani or chapters of the Guru Charitra are recited as per the family's tradition.
- 5Naivedya and aartiNaivedya is offered, followed by aarti and prasad for the family.
The exact vidhi varies by region and family tradition; your Pandit will follow your customs.
Samagri (puja materials)
- Image or idol of Lord Dattatreya, or padukas
- Yellow or white cloth for the altar
- Kalash with mango leaves and a coconut
- Tulsi and bel leaves
- White and yellow flowers
- Sandalwood, kumkum, haldi and akshat
- Fruits and sweets for naivedya
- Ghee diya, incense and camphor
- Copy of the Guru Charitra if a parayana is planned
We share a samagri list suited to your vidhi before the day. Samagri is not included in the dakshina; it is at an additional cost, agreed after discussion with Pandit ji.
What is included
Usually included
- Experienced Pandit familiar with Datta worship
- Sankalp in your family's name and gotra
- Guidance on samagri and preparation
- Stotra or Guru Charitra path and aarti as per tradition
- Help choosing a suitable muhurat
Not included
- Samagri and idol (additional cost, agreed with Pandit ji)
- Multi day parayana, unless booked separately
- Travel beyond the service area
- Decoration
- Dakshina customs, which vary by family and are discussed openly
At home or online
In person, at your home
A Pandit performs the ritual at your home, office or venue in Varanasi, Prayagraj, Hyderabad, Bangalore, Delhi, Gurugram, Noida, Mumbai, Pune. We help with muhurat and preparation; samagri is extra, at a cost agreed with Pandit ji.
Online, live on video
- · Share your name, gotra and intention on WhatsApp
- · The Pandit performs the sankalp and puja in your family's name
- · Join live on a video call and take part in the aarti from home
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Dattatreya Puja across regions
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When is Datta Jayanti?
Datta Jayanti is observed on Margashirsha Purnima, the full moon of the Margashirsha month, usually in December.
Can you arrange a Guru Charitra parayana?
Yes. Many families hold a seven day parayana of the Guru Charitra. Share your dates on WhatsApp and we will plan it with you.
Why is Dattatreya shown with three faces?
The three faces represent Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva, who are honoured together in Lord Dattatreya.
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