Parshuram Jayanti 2025: Know Why Did Parashuram Kill The Kshatriyas 21 Times

Parshurama Jayanti 2025: Lord Parashuram is considered the sixth incarnation of Lord Vishnu, the preserver of the universe. He is also one of the immortals (Chiranjivis) and is believed to still reside on Earth. It is said that he will remain on Earth until the end of Kaliyuga, having received the boon of immortality from Lord Shiva.

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Parashuram Jayanti 2025 Date

Every year, Parashuram Jayanti is celebrated on the third day of the Shukla Paksha in the month of Vaishakh. In 2025, the third day will begin on April 29th at 5:31 PM and end on April 30th at 2:12 PM. While most Hindu festivals are celebrated according to the Udaya Tithi, Parashuram Jayanti is observed on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, as Lord Parashuram incarnated during the Pradosh period.

Worshiping Lord Parashuram grants strength, courage, and power, while removing fear. It opens the path to success and progress in life. Lord Parashuram was known for his quick temper and would do anything in his anger. It is said that he destroyed the Haihaya Kshatriya clans 21 times to fulfill his vow. Let's explore the reasons behind why Parashuram killed the Kshatriyas 21 times.

Why Did Parashuram Kill The Kshatriyas 21 Times?

Once, a battle took place between Parashuram and Sahastrarjuna. Sahastrarjuna, the powerful king, was extremely arrogant and had crossed all boundaries of dharma. He insulted religious texts, the Vedas, Puranas, and Brahmins, and destroyed the ashrams of sages. Parashuram, armed with his axe, arrived at Sahastrarjuna's city, Mahishmatipuri. A fierce battle ensued, and Parashuram's immense strength led to Sahastrarjuna's defeat. Parashuram severed Sahastrarjuna's thousands of arms and his torso with his axe.

After the death of Sahastrarjuna, Parashuram went on a pilgrimage to atone for the killing, as per his father's instructions. However, Sahastrarjuna's son, with the help of allied Kshatriyas, attacked the ashram of Sage Jamadagni, who was performing penance, and decapitated him, burning the ashram. When Parashuram's mother, Renuka, cried out for help, Parashuram rushed back to find his mother grieving, with his father's head severed and his body bearing 21 wounds.

Enraged by this, Parashuram vowed to destroy the Haihaya dynasty and all allied Kshatriyas, killing them 21 times to rid the earth of Kshatriyas. According to the Puranas, Parashuram fulfilled his vow by eliminating the Kshatriya clans 21 times.

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