Vamana Jayanti is the appearance day of Lord Vamana. The Supreme Lord appeared as the son of Kashyapa and Aditi in the form of a dwarf Brahmana (Vamana) to deliver Bali Maharaja, a great devotee born in the family of demons.
Sri Jayadeva Gosvami sings:
chalayasi vikramane balim adbhuta-vamana
pada-nakha-nira-janita-jana-pavana
kesava dhrta-vamana-rupa jaya jagadisa hare
O Kesava! O Lord of the universe! O Lord Hari, who have assumed the form of a dwarf-brahmana! All glories to You! O wonderful dwarf, by Your massive steps You deceive King Bali, and by the Ganges water that has emanated from the nails of Your lotus feet; You deliver all living beings within this world.
The Deity of Lord Sri Krishna is decorated as Vamanadeva, wearing a saffron robe and holding a staff, an umbrella and a water pot (kamandalu).
Devotees observe complete fasting till noon, in addition to Ekadashi fasting, on this auspicious day.
Contribute generously towards Annadana Seva on the auspicious occasion of Vamana Jayanti.