Today, September 9, 2011, is the auspicious
Appearance Day of Lord Vamandeva
who appeared to protect Lord Indra & demigods from King Bali.
Poet Jayadeva Goswami in his Dasavatara Strotra glorifies Lord Vamandeva as
chalayasi vikramane balimadbhuta-vamana
pada-nakha-nira-janita-jana-pavana
keshava dhrita-vamana-rupa jaya jagadisa hare
O Keshava! 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.