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  "id": 1618987,
  "title": "Kalki Jayanti 2026: How The Auspicious Day Is Link To Lord Vishnu? Know Date, Muhurat, Significance And Mythological Story Behind It",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/17/kalki-jayanti-2026-how-the-auspicious-day-is-link-to-lord-vishnu-know-1618987",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-17T19:16:26.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/lifestyle/kalki-jayanti-2026-how-the-auspicious-day-is-link-to-lord-vishnu-know-date-muhurat-significance-and-mythological-story-behind-it"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Kalki Jayanti, observed on the sixth day of the Shukla Paksha in the Hindu month of Shravan, commemorates the anticipated arrival of the tenth and final incarnation of Lord Vishnu, Lord Kalki. According to Hindu mythology, Lord Kalki will appear at the end of the present Kali Yuga, a period marked by darkness, greed, and chaos, to eradicate evil, punish sinners, and re-establish the righteous path of Dharma.\n\nThe celebrations commence on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, when devotees will observe a fast, pray, and visit Vishnu temples, as the deity is yet to materialize. On this day, waking up early, bathing before sunrise, cleaning the home, and dressing in neat attire are recommended rituals. Additionally, it is customary to visit Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi temples to seek blessings and recite scriptures such as the Vishnu Stotram, Bhagavad Gita, and Ramayana.",
  "summary": "Kalki Jayanti is celebrated annually on the sixth day of the Shukla Paksha in the month of Shravan. According to the Hindu calendar, this day marks the appearance of Lord Vishnu in his Kalki form, which is why it is dedicated to Lord Kalki. According to Hindu mythology, Lord Kalki is the tenth and final incarnation of Lord Vishnu. It is believed that the day honours an avatar who hasn't been born…",
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        "title": "Kalki Jayanti 2026: How The Auspicious Day Is Link To Lord Vishnu? Know Date, Muhurat, Significance And Mythological Story Behind It",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/17/kalki-jayanti-2026-how-the-auspicious-day-is-link-to-lord-vishnu-know",
        "published": "2026-08-17T19:16:26.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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