Sri Kubjika Jayanthi is the festival observed in prayer to and worship of Sri Kubjika Devi, one of the twelve manifestations of Dwadasha Siddhividhya Deities.
It is believed that the twelve Deities worshipped for seeking immediate fulfillment of the wishes are reverently named as Dwadasha Siddhividhya Deities. They are also grouped.
Sri Kubjika and Sri Parvathi are considered as Sri Paschimambai;
Sri Annapurna and Sri Saraswathi are considered as Sri Purvambai;
Sri Chandika is considered as Sri Utharambai; and
Sri Siddhilakshmi, Sri Bathuk Bhairav, Sri Dakshina Murthy, Sri Gayathri, Sri Vindhya Vasini, Sri Aparajitha and Sri Bala are considered as Sri Urdwambai.
Sri Kubjika Jayanthi is observed on the Krishna Paksha Trayodashi of Vaisakha month as per Purnimantha Calendar. As per Amantha Calendar, it is observed on the Krishna Paksha Trayodashi of Chaithra month.
The ensuing Sri Kubjika Jayanthi occurs on Wednesday, 15th April 2026. The respective regional almanac / panchang are to be referred for ascertaining the exact duration of the Trayodashi Tithi.
There is also a belief that Sri Kubjika Devi is the bent form of Sri Parvathi Devi. Sri Kubjika Devi is also called as Sri Chinnini, Sri Vakrika and Sri Vakreswari.
Sri Kubjika Jayanthi is observed as per Tantric rituals. The purpose of the rituals is believed to be awakening inner energy in the devotee.
After morning rituals and bath, the Devotees offer dhyanam and puja to the Deity; beej mantras such as mool mantras are chanted; flowers and fruits are offered to the Deity; meditation is done; some devotees observe fasting on that day.
Sri Kubjika Jayanthi is mostly observed in Nepal and in some parts of North India.
