Although Ekadashi is marked twice a month, the Vaishnava Ekadashi fasting is observed annually during the Ekadashi of Krishna Paksha of the Hindu calendar month as Sawan. This month, the auspicious fast will be celebrated on July 24, Sunday. People worship Lord Vishnu according to the rituals on this day. It is believed that wishes are fulfilled by worshiping the Lord on Vaishnava Ekadashi. According to devotees, one who holds in this way becomes free from sins committed during his lifetime.
Shubh Muhurat
The Kanima Ekadashi starts on July 23 at 11:27 AM and ends on July 24 at 1:45 PM. According to Udayatithi, the Kamika Ekadashi fast should be observed on July 24.
Meaning
The Bhagwat Purana describes the meaning of this auspicious day. According to the Purana, Lord Krishna revealed to Narad Muni that fasting on Kamika Ekadashi is considered just as sacred as bathing in the Ganges at Pushkar, Naimisharany or Kashi to atone for all sins. It is believed that in order to please God, offering tulsi with faith and devotion is also sufficient. Partial or full fasting is performed on this day to purify, restore and rejuvenate the soul and body.
Puja Vidhi
Kamika Ekadashi is a three-day fast. Some people stick to a hard fast where they don’t drink water, while others consume satvik food. People break their fast the next day, during sunrise.
To start the day, people wake up early, take a bath and wear clean clothes. Then they perform the Vishnu puja. In addition to tulsi leaves, which are considered the favorite of Lord Vishnu, fruits, sweets and yellow flowers are offered. Panchamrit is also offered. Devotees recite the srory of Kamika Ekadashi as well as the Vishnu Sahastranama is recited. After that, the aarti is done and prasad is distributed.
mantra
Om Namo Bhagwate Vasudevay
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