Kalki Jayanti 2026 Observed on August 18 Honoring Lord Vishnu's Tenth Avatar
Kalki Jayanti is observed annually on the sixth day of Shukla Paksha in the Hindu month of Shravan, marking the anticipated appearance of Lord Vishnu's tenth incarnation, Kalki. Celebrated on August 18, 2026, devotees fast, pray, and visit Vishnu temples. According to Hindu scriptures like the Kalki Purana, Kalki will appear at the end of Kali Yuga to destroy evil and restore dharma, initiating a new cycle beginning with Satya Yuga. The day includes specific timings for rituals and prayers.
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freepressjournal broke this story on 17 Aug, 07:19 pm. Other outlets followed.