PARASHURAMA THE WARRIOR

Lord Parashurama, the Warrior, is the sixth incarnation of Lord Vishnu. He is one of the eight immortals of Hindu mythology. He is considered one of the greatest warriors as well as a great sage. His real name is Bhargav Rama. He is the son of one of the Saptarshis, Jamadagni, and the great-grandson of Rishi Bhrigu, who wrote Bhrigusamhita.

His mother’s name was Renuka, who is worshipped as one of the goddesses of Hindus. Lord Parashurama was born in Treta Yuga on the day of Vaishakh Shukla Tritiya. His birth anniversary is celebrated in India as Parashurama Jayanti on Vaishakh Shukla Tritiya of every year. The same day is celebrated as Akshay Tritiya also.